I dove for four years while my wife stayed on the beach as she didn't want to dive. Then she started snorkeling and once she got her hands on a camera, that was all it took. She got certified last year and has 130+ dives so far. Also, I have helped certify a family with two kids, one being Jr Open Water (11 yr old) and that was a lot of fun. It was definitely a family activity and they helped each other through the learning process. With a good instructor it can be a good family experience ... we had to modify our instructional method a tad ensure the youngest had the knowledge required as the parents would often interject when we asked her a question during the reviews. But the kid did great on the exam so all was well.
I echo the comment about the need for a will with provisions for a guardian and this being independent of diving. And looking at previous actuarials there is a greater risk of death due to an auto accident than recreational diving.
I recommend diving as a family or diving as a couple. The only time my wife and I are not buddies on a dive is when we have different objectives.
I echo the comment about the need for a will with provisions for a guardian and this being independent of diving. And looking at previous actuarials there is a greater risk of death due to an auto accident than recreational diving.
I recommend diving as a family or diving as a couple. The only time my wife and I are not buddies on a dive is when we have different objectives.