I believe in frequent conversations with parents on progress of their child. I typically teach adults. The last underage student I had is also the best student I've ever had. 14 year old girl, competitive synchronized swimmer. She. Was. Awesome. She just picked up diving so well. Great finning, control, attitude, awareness.But if they've done all the skills and are a muppet, how do you continue training them toward mastery for the 10'th or 20'th class when their parent is pissed they have not graduated yet?
So not the best example for a child having difficulty. Other minors, I was co teaching with more experienced instructors.
I currently offer partial refunds (minus expenses and some of my time) to anyone who is dissatisfied and wishes to terminate continued training. I've never had anyone take me up on that. Hope that it never happens.
But before I teach a minor, I'm having a separate conversation to ensure that they want to dive, or are their parents pushing them. If my Spidey sense goes off, I will decline to teach.