Originally Posted by Lori H.
When he notices and laments the fact that physical abilities are more highly valued by most kids his age, judging by the responses he receives to his facebook posts. At a recent cast party at a swimming pool, most of the kids were at the diving board showing off all kinds of flips and and a few flops while my son watched in the shallow end because he still doesn't swim well and doesn't want to be forced underwater by some of the other boys.

that is interesting.....my son is 4 1/2 and has been taking swimming lessons (some private, some small group) for a YEAR....and he still looks like he started yesterday. today at the pool i said, "of course....he can read a 3rd grade book without any reading instruction whatsoever....but after a year of swimming lessons he'd still drown if he fell in a pool."