This article is influenced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), aiming to ensure that their important message reaches you.
Surprisingly, the risk of drowning actually increases during adolescence, making it the second-highest age group for fatal drownings. Only toddlers face a higher risk than teenagers (ages 15-19). As your child enters their teenage years, ensuring water safety becomes even more challenging. This is because many teenagers enjoy spending time with friends at pools or beaches, often away from direct supervision.
Several factors contribute to this increase:
To ensure your teen’s safety in and around water, consider the following measures recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP):
For more recommendations, click here to read the article by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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