Some adults don't know how to swim, are you one that knows how to swim? When did you learn how to swim? I remember taking lessons when I was 9 years old, I know that seems like it's a bit too old for a child to learn how to swim since most children learn when they're infants. My sister also took lessons at the same time and she is two years younger than me. I wish we could have a above ground pool at my house but I live on top of a hill so there's really no good place to have one unfortunately.
Even though I stated that I never learned (due to fear of childhood bullying of my deformities and scars), I feel I should know how because I have a young son and it was be so shameful if he died because I couldn't save him.