Community members say if they think that child-drownings will be prevented if children are taught how to swim at an early age.

Billy Smith, Rynfield: “Yes and I think that they deserve that, because, they will obviously be tempted to swim with their families too.”

Brad Webster, Boksburg: “Definitely. I had a drowning experience as a kid, so I have my own daughter take swimming lessons.”

John Gibbons, Zimbabwe: “Absolutely, I taught my children to swim with a polyotter which worked perfectly in teaching them to swim.”

Dale Gibbons, Rynfield: “Yes, I think it is important as my dad taught me how to swim at a very young age which I am totally thankful for.”

Kyla Dooley, Atlasville: “I definitely think so, especially if there is a pool at home; it will prevent an accident if they are taught how to swim in it safely.”

Precious Kubheka, Benoni: “Either that or have an adult look after them while they swim. Children always want to go to the deep end.”