You want to go scuba diving with your parents, but what does that look like in reality?
How can you convince them to try one of the best family activities in the world – to step out of their comfort zone, put on all that bulky gear, and dive into the deep blue?
In this blog, we’ll cover how you can convince your parents to try scuba diving (go ahead and share this article with them).
Why Scuba Diving With Your Parents Is a Good Idea
Scuba diving with your parents is more than just an adventure. It’s a chance to create unforgettable memories, strengthen bonds, and enjoy the benefits of an underwater escape together.
1. Scuba Diving Forces a Digital Detox
In one way or another, we’re all dependent on technology – even our parents. And as much as we’d like to go outdoors and connect with nature, it’s hard to put our phones down and close our laptops for more than a few hours.
Scuba diving forces you to disconnect and be present in the here and now. It engages your mind and stimulates your senses. And for a little while, it does make you forget about time and the stresses of life. What better way to connect with your loved ones?
Of course, you can still take photos of yourselves gearing up and scuba diving. After all, you’ve got to have something to show the rest of the family and friends, right?
2. Scuba Diving Creates Special Bonding Time
How do you spend quality time with your parents? Family dinners, board games, and movie nights are all well and good, but they can become predictable and boring.
If you’re looking for a new, memorable family activity, scuba diving with your parents is an experience that stands out from everyday life.
3. Scuba Diving Provides a Lifetime of Memories
Scuba diving is fun and exciting. You’re literally in a new environment where you’re wowed over by how beautiful the underwater is. Add the fact that scuba diving feels like flying, and you have this shared family memory that will last forever.
4. Scuba Diving Encourages Good Communication
To be a good scuba diver, you have to be a good communicator. You have to plan the dive, handle logistics, and — the trickiest part — be able to communicate underwater. Knowing how to communicate underwater effectively and understand what others are saying is a skill that will spill into your everyday life, strengthening the bond with your parents.
5. Scuba Diving Is Suitable for All Ages and (Most) Abilities
Most people (read: parents) would say that scuba diving is for the young and fit. But scuba diving has:
- NO age limit
- NO physical fitness requirement
You only need to be in good general health. Otherwise, anyone can go scuba diving – even your parents.
How To Get Your Parents To Try Scuba Diving
Convincing your parents to try scuba diving can be as fun as the dives themselves. Start by sparking their curiosity and planning an unforgettable experience.
Step One: Get Them in the Right Frame of Mind
Help your parents understand the diving lifestyle and envision themselves scuba diving. For example, share your diving stories, show them underwater videos, and watch ocean documentaries.
Step Two: Dive Somewhere Nice
Why not plan a family vacation to try scuba diving together? Ideally, choose a destination with top-tier dive spots. Consider going somewhere that also has cultural attractions and other non-diving activities. So that, if by any chance, your parents don’t love scuba diving, they’ll have other things to see and do (and you can keep enjoying the underwater world).
Share Your Passion and Earn PADI Club Rewards
When you invite your parents to sign up to the PADI Open Water Diver eLearning course through our “Refer a Friend” portal, you’ll receive a 30-day free PADI Club™ trial. This includes:
- 20% off select PADI eLearning programs
- a FREE ReActivate® course
- 25% off a new Certification Card
- A Scuba Diving® digital magazine subscription
Commit to some quality family time. Make scuba diving your next family activity, and enjoy the benefits of PADI Club.
