How to get over embarrassment from being the oldest in these lessons?
November 132009
I’m going to be taking swimming lessons. I know how to swim, but I want to take lessons to improve, to learn how to dive, and to become a lifeguard, eventually.
I’m almost certain that I will be the oldest in the lessons I’m taking. I’m 13 years old and everyone else my age that take swimmingg are already Jr. Lifeguards.
I know that it’s not really anything to be ashamed of, but I am ashamed. A 13 year old that doesn’t know how to dive! It’s embarassing!
Well, first of all, it’s not a given that you’ll be the oldest in the class. Who knows, there could be other people your age!
But if you ARE the oldest, you really shouldn’t be embarrassed. I coach gymnastics, and there are always a couple older kids in classes with young beginners - and it’s great! The younger kids really look up to the older ones, and it sets a great example; that you’re never too old to learn something new!
Also, the fact that you’re older and more mature will probably mean that you’ll progress faster than the younger ones in your group. So it won’t be long before you master what you’re wanting to learn, and you can move on to more advanced things. Just keep reminding yourself what your goal is, and how great you’ll feel when you’ve reached it!
November 13th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Haha! I’m 14 and don’t know how to swim at all!! You think trying to imporve your swimming or not being good enough to be a junior life guard is embarrassing?! You have nothing on me! I can’t swim at all!
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November 13th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
youtube it you dont need a real life instructor
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November 13th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
no dont be ashamed its good to try new things befor you die! my friend is 15 and she is playing houseleage hockey with 11 and 12 year olds for fun! just go for it!
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November 13th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
it’s no big deal really, I know people in their 20’s who don’t know how to swim still, and 18yr olds who are afraid of certain bodies of water. Don’t worry as long as you are doing what you want who cares about anything else
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November 13th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
just ask yourself, "one year from now, will this matter?" the answer is probably no. even if it is embarrassing, you will get over it.
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November 13th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
You’re so cute! Don’t you know there are about a million people out there that are 20, 30, 40 … (I could go on) that don’t know how to dive!
A little life lesson: don’t ever be ashamed of learning something new. It’s something to be proud of!
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November 13th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
it’s only embarrassing if you think about it . i bet everybody else is pleased they can do something you cant
it is natural.
I didn’t even learn to swim until i was 15! now I am a certified scuba diver etc.
It is very easy at your age to let such thoughts dwell on your mind and at that age emotions play heavily too.
when you get older and look back at yourself, you will be embarrassed at yourself for even thinking of being embarrassed. good luck and be brave, you will find that in reality they are simply too busy learning themselves to even think of your age difference.
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November 13th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Well, first of all, it’s not a given that you’ll be the oldest in the class. Who knows, there could be other people your age!
But if you ARE the oldest, you really shouldn’t be embarrassed. I coach gymnastics, and there are always a couple older kids in classes with young beginners - and it’s great! The younger kids really look up to the older ones, and it sets a great example; that you’re never too old to learn something new!
Also, the fact that you’re older and more mature will probably mean that you’ll progress faster than the younger ones in your group. So it won’t be long before you master what you’re wanting to learn, and you can move on to more advanced things. Just keep reminding yourself what your goal is, and how great you’ll feel when you’ve reached it!
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November 13th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
dude im 15 in a class of a bunch of 10 and 12 year olds…
its not that bad and some of them used to be better swimmers than me.
i was kinda embarrassed but then i realized that you dont have to be.
dont worry. I didnt know how to dive either until my teacher taught me how to and im still not the best…
The important thing is that you have fun
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