{"id":239,"date":"2019-08-28T02:42:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T02:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.divehqwesthaven.co.nz\/blog\/?p=239"},"modified":"2019-08-28T02:44:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T02:44:11","slug":"families-who-scuba-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.divehqauckland.co.nz\/blog\/?p=239","title":{"rendered":"Drown the Devices……& Dive"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re passionate about scuba diving and you\u2019ve got kids, there\u2019s a good chance that you can\u2019t wait to share the underwater world with them. \u00a0Older kids and teens can embark on Junior Open Water Diver courses and beyond. Here\u2019s why diving together as a family is a great idea. Or you may be considering learning as a family<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy shared interests<\/strong><\/p>\n

The underwater world is a breathtaking sight to behold, and it\u2019s a privilege to share it with loved ones. By discovering the wonders of the ocean with your child, you\u2019ll build experiences and memories that you can treasure and laugh over time and time again. Through the beauty of scuba diving, you\u2019ll connect with your kids through a genuine, common interest that lasts a lifetime.<\/p>\n

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Become a better buddy<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re diving with your child, then it\u2019s safe to assume that you\u2019ll want to do everything you can to protect them while making sure they\u2019re having a great time. This means extending your role as a parent into being a great dive buddy, too. You\u2019ll feel inspired to further develop your skills as a diver (for example, becoming a\u00a0PADI Rescue Diver<\/a>) and you\u2019ll be more aware of\u00a0what to do<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0what not to do<\/a>\u00a0as a dive buddy. As a role model to your family, you\u2019ll want to promote the best behaviour possible, like following\u00a0Project AWARE\u2019s 10 Tips for Divers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Develop life skills<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kids are like sponges, learning and absorbing everything around them which inevitably shapes their development. By introducing your child to scuba diving, you\u2019ll not only feel proud of their achievements, but you\u2019ll also be giving them an enjoyable opportunity to pick up essential life skills, like building trust, communication and teamwork with buddies, care and appreciation for the natural world, and the ability to know when to challenge themselves and when to just go with the flow.<\/p>\n

More and more in schools and Educational\u00a0establishments from junior to university\u00a0there is talk about greater resilience in individuals, kindness and respect. Both PADI and Project Aware share this message in all learning and projects.\u00a0What better way to share this knowledge with your\u00a0kids and teenagers than to learn to dive together and gain valuable experience and\u00a0insight about our local and global underwater environments.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the outdoors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since the explosion of the digital age, many parents are finding it tough to peel their children away from their mobile devices to enjoy the world around them. By learning to scuba dive, your kids will have an enticing reason to put their tablets away and experience the beauty of the great outdoors. And, to help make their gadget addiction a little more purposeful, download the free\u00a0PADI App<\/a>, and get them to connect with you on\u00a0ScubaEarth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Rekindle your enthusiasm<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a seasoned diver then it\u2019s possible you\u2019ve forgotten what it was like to first learn to scuba dive, or the first time you saw corals, tropical fish or shipwrecks. Accompany your child as they embark on new adventures and it will be hard to ignore their contagious excitement; through your child\u2019s eyes, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re discovering everything for the first time all over again.<\/p>\n

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Easy vacation planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Family trips can be a cause for debate and feuds when everyone\u2019s interests are split in different directions. But when you scuba dive, and your kids scuba dive, it suddenly becomes a lot easier to agree on what activities to book for your annual vacation. Now, the only question to ask will be\u00a0which dive destination\u00a0do you want to travel to?<\/p>\n

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So, if you\u2019re unsure of the benefits of involving your kids in your scuba diving addiction, the above reasons should reassure you that it can be a great idea. Just make sure you\u2019ve asked yourself\u00a0these questions<\/a>\u00a0first to make sure you and your child are both ready \u2013 then jump straight in by booking a\u00a0Youth program<\/a>\u00a0with\u00a0us a 4 day school holiday programme<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t