Rickey Smiley Discusses Mother Whose Two Children and Friend Drowned in the Mississippi River: Swimming Lessons Can Save Lives (Video)

“You never know what kind of situation you’re going to end up in, where you might have to swim,” said Smiley.

Smiley claimed to have taught over 100 people how to swim. He said swimming is something everyone should learn.

Very young children should know how to swim as well. He said that his 5-year-old grandson learned how to swim and can jump off of a diving board. The You Tuber is also planning on teaching his 3-year-old granddaughter how to swim.

When dealing with a child who does not know how to swim, and is near water or a pool, the best thing to do is put a life jacket on the youngster, said Smiley.