Kate shakes her head at him, would he ever call her by name. "I am 17. I will be 18 in 2 months. How old are you warrior gift?" She was happy he wanted to learn to swim. Most people start with a dog paddle. I am going to teach you to swim so you can swim in the lake come Spring. You lay on your stomach and kick your feet..not hard to splash ..hard to go forward.. Your arms the are close to your head. You cup your hand a little like you are grabbing the water. Then you alternate your arms and your head.. you will breath without swallowing water. Watch me a few times." Kate shows him a few strokes..then swims to him. "May I hold your left arm." She knew he was not used to being touched.