Although the baby is in an aqueous environment in the mother's womb, there may be several reasons why your child be afraid of water. It is possible that he has this fear from a very young age when daily hygiene is done, as if it arises at the moment he first goes to the pool.
For a young child, the natural environment is not water, does not know how to function in an environment that seems unknown, which causes a change in body temperature, where there is no foothold and does not know what is under the surface.
Many times that fear of water is caused involuntarily by parents or guardians, who force that first contact and do not stop repeating "do not be afraid", indirectly that phrase can make you understand that something can happen. Sometimes children receive, as the professionals call, a hydrophobic education, in which the father or mother projects the fear of their child. It can also be the cause of some trauma experienced or witnessed. That fear must be overcome, but it will always be good not to lose respect for the pool or the sea.
The first thing to overcome your fear is that you do not feel forced or alone, it is preferable that, if it is a swimming course, be accompanied by a parent, because they always give you greater security than a stranger. Also, if there are other children, you will see how they learn to swim and have fun.
You have to explain properly what water is, what can be done in it, how satisfying it is, we must even explain our movements so that you feel confident. When explaining what you are going to feel, you have to be positive and never let go without being aware and agreeing.
As you progress, you have to show your courage, it will encourage you to keep moving forward and you will see that in a short time, you will enjoy the various games that can be performed in the water.
