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May 14, 2016

Baby’s with confidence!

For many generations people have argued whether children develop their disposition from nurture or from nature and while there are somethings that cannot be taught, parents can instill a certain level of bravery, confidence and even leadership qualities in their children from as early as … well see for yourself.

These photos show infants and toddlers learning to swim dispelling any fear of water they may have. Teaching children how to swim is more than self preservation. In talking to the instructor, Narda Ventura from Aquaworx Jamaica, she said “We position the classes to promote water safety and survival, but it also builds confidence and independence in children.”

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