10 years old

[J.R.]

Ironically I feel the same way about a few of my dive buddies!

I say this in jest, but I'm also somewhat serious!

I hear ya' brother... not all dive buddies are created equal... regardless of age...

 

[Guba]

Hey, Dumpster...
well, that's why I said "most" (but not all...). The majority of really young divers I've witnessed diving weren't so well equipped. I applaud your efforts.

 

[Phud]

My suggestion to parents that want to get a child certified is to hand them the book and say, "Come to me with any questions or when it's done, then we can schedule your class." Then never say another word about it. What that accomplishes is it shows if the child has real interest. It is not a substitute for real classroom training, but if the kid really wants to dive, that book will be back in a few days fully completed. If it never gets done, then it's not really something the child wants to do.

Rachel

What a brilliant approach. Where could she possibly have learned it? Hmmmm.....