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I have heard the following concerning young children and diving: until they reach a level of maturity that allows them to learn what they need to know to dive safely, let them dive their age while under supervision. 6 years old => 6 feet (2m), 10 years old => 10 feet (3.3m), etc. In this manner they may participate with you at appropriately safe sites, but on a level that minimizes any risk. And yes, I realize that it is customary to snorkle those depths. I am assuming that the kids in question know how to swim and snorkel proficiently! But I would also think that if you've got the type of kid that likes playing with matches and gasoline, maybe they should stick to the safer activities like lawn darts, go-carts, mini dirt bikes, or contact sports. ;-) In case of accident I am absolutely not liable for any of the above. Regards, third party using John's account without his knowledge > > >On Thu, 28 Sep 1995, A.Appleyard wrote: > >> Perhaps not mentally capable of handling the myriad of factors associated >> with diving by themselves, i.e. of deciding for themselves where and how deep >> to go etc. But I am not asking a bunch of young children to dive unaccompanied >> by an adult, like they might be allowed to play in a playroom on land. > >It is tough enough as an instructor to make adults understand all the >myriad of factors associated with scuba diving in the short time that >we get to complete the course and turn them loose on their own, keeping >our fingers crossed. In my opinion, most kids at the age of 12 or older >are not ready to comprehend all the factors involved and adding an adult >could in some instances make it even more dangerous. > >Just my opinion, Pete > >-- >Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@terra.net'. >Send subscription/archive requests to `techdiver-request@terra.net'. > >
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