Ten Reasons Why I’m Thankful to Be a Swim Parent by Elizabeth Wickham, SwimSwam May 16, 2018 | 0 minutes, 28 seconds read Whether it’s getting into a class that’s full or landing a show at the college radio station, they will not take no for an answer. Persistence comes after countless hours in the pool, eventually achieving goals. ONE My kids have always been good sleepers. I never had an issue with bedtime. TWO Homework. Swimmers don’t have time to procrastinate. They often work ahead. THREE Hard Work. They value working hard. Success came to them, not through raw talent, but through their work ethic. READ THE REST AT SWIMSWAM Read the rest at SwimSwam sports in this article Swimming tags in this article Issues & Advice