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WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
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Last week's question:

My parents have signed me up for swimming lessons this summer. I’m terrified of deep water, but I don’t want to upset them. What should I do?

Your Answers

Dear Weekly Reader,

I would try to learn how to swim.

—Charlene


Dear Weekly Reader,

I think he should tell his parents or get over his fear.

—Natasha


Dear Weekly Reader,

I would ask the lifeguard to help me after class.

—Emily


Dear Weekly Reader,

I would tell my parents that I am really scared of deep water, so I do not want to take swimming lessons.

—Robert


Dear Weekly Reader,

I’d try to get in the deep water, but if I didn’t like it I would get out. I’d also ask my parents if I could start in a lower swimming group.

— Emma


Dear Weekly Reader,

Here’s what I would do: You should give it a try, and the more you try it, the less scared you will be.

—Amber


Dear Weekly Reader,

I would ask the swimming instructor if I could stay extra after lessons so he can teach me how to swim. Then I would know how to swim and wouldn’t be scared of deep waters.

—Janet


Dear Weekly Reader,

I would tell my parents I was afraid of deep water.

—Jordan


Dear Weekly Reader,

I think that you should just tell them that you’re terrified of deep water. I’m sure they will understand. Honesty is the best policy!

—Katie



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