I just have to brag on my son.  He hasn't always been a strong swimmer, but tonight, after a summer of practice, I was able to see his amazing improvement!
That is amazing hard work pays off and I think it is great that our kids know how to swim.
I agree.  He was never timid about swimming, but he just wasn't real good.  But tonight, he was diving (more of a belly flop) and swimming on the deep end.  
How old is he that is great my daughter is 5 I think that will be one of my goals for the remainder of the summer teaching her the basics of swimming without her life jacket. 
He is 10.  He has been around water for most of his life; but like I said, he hasn't always been strong.  This summer, he saw the need to improve.  I think that he took his own initiative is what has thrilled me the most.  