While few parents would allow their child to swim without supervision in a lake or in the ocean, 37% of parents surveyed in a recent study* would allow their children to swim unsupervised in a backyard, neighborhood or hotel pool.
Drowning can occur anywhere. The familiarity of a backyard or neighborhood pool can often provide a false sense of security.
The Y strongly advises parents to closely supervise kids at all times, even if they think their child is a good swimmer. Always watch your child.