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.
I am too big for the baby pool and when I do breaststroke I get sore legs. But I would make the big pool as warm as the little one.
And I would make sure they didn't have power cuts - the last time I went swimming with my brother there was a power cut and they told us to go into the car park and wrapped us in silver blankets.
- Do you know a child or young person who could tell those in authority a thing or two? Call Jennifer Taylor on 020 8267 4830, email jennifer.taylor@haynet.com.
