They got us to jump in the deep end without any affection and it was if they were saying you were a coward if you didn't want to do it.
If I were in charge I would make them take an exam to make sure they were really, really nice.
The first level was where we learned to swim. The teacher was cheerful and helped you, and if you couldn't do it he wouldn't look down on you or make you feel like you were stupid.
I don't think they should make you do pointless things like jumping in the deep end.
I like it when they throw things in and make you go and get it, but I don't like it when they make you do it in the baby pool.
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