It is a great time to connect with your teens as they try and assert their independence.
I was certified years ago, but the only diver in the family.
My daughter got certified at age 14 when she joined BSA Venturing. She progresses through the hoops to MSD at age 15, DM at 18, OWSI at 19 and MSDT before she was 20. She's spent two summers teaching scuba vs. flipping burgers.
My son got certified at age 13 and we could not be more pleased. he has ADD and we were worried, the academics took some work, but he did it. Under water he is great about staying on top of air consumption, depth, and buddies! He quickly did his AOW and then finished his MSD under his sister. He turns 18 this year and is trying to figure out how to get his DM.
We've enjoyed Playa, Cenotes, Cozumel, Roatan and Hawaii together.
Mike
I was certified years ago, but the only diver in the family.
My daughter got certified at age 14 when she joined BSA Venturing. She progresses through the hoops to MSD at age 15, DM at 18, OWSI at 19 and MSDT before she was 20. She's spent two summers teaching scuba vs. flipping burgers.
My son got certified at age 13 and we could not be more pleased. he has ADD and we were worried, the academics took some work, but he did it. Under water he is great about staying on top of air consumption, depth, and buddies! He quickly did his AOW and then finished his MSD under his sister. He turns 18 this year and is trying to figure out how to get his DM.
We've enjoyed Playa, Cenotes, Cozumel, Roatan and Hawaii together.
Mike