Drowning is the second-leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 19, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. New data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission finds children between the ages of 1 and 2 represent 47% of submersion injuries and 53% of fatalities for children younger than 15. Of all preschoolers who drown, 70% are in the care of one or both parents at the time and 75% are missing from sight for five minutes or less. A swimming pool is 14 times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child age 4 and under. Because of these statistics, the business of helping your child learn to swim is an important one. Enrolling your child in swimming lessons is a lifetime investment.