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"At the playground, the other moms ask two questions," jokes Sarah Chen, whose 20-month-old, Emma, just passed her "float-and-call" test. "First: 'What preschool are you using?' Second: 'Is your kid water-safe?' If you say no, you feel like a negligent parent." sugar+land+toddler+swim+lessons
The catalyst, residents say, is the density of water. Sugar Land has over 25 public pools, 12 splash pads, and countless bayous that feed into the Brazos River. Then there’s the social pressure. — END — "At the playground, the other
The instructor claps. A mom nearby yells, "Way to go, Leo!" Then there’s the social pressure
The toddlers look skeptical. One brave girl dips her face, grabs a ring, and surfaces with a triumphant gasp.
This is the front line of suburban parenting in Sugar Land. Forget organic baby food or Montessori preschools. The new status symbol is a toddler who can kick to the wall.