Death by drowning is a largely preventable tragedy that strikes nearly 1000 American homes each year. If your children are going to be on or near water this summer, there are some dangers that you should watch out for and teach your children to watch out for.
I think it was the apostle Paul who first preached on the virtue of moderation. This is true regarding the water, just like anything else. Accidents can happen in a normally safe environment when there is an abnormal amount of, well, anything. Kids who get overly tired have a higher risk of drowning. The same is true for kids who get too hot or too cold. Swimming too far from shore increases the risks as well. Teach kids to moderate, and to get out of the water when they become “too
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