Parents have been left divided after a video of a baby being thrown into a swimming pool went viral. Simone Christensen posted a video of her 14-month-old daughter Scout's swimming lesson on TikTok but has been met with a mixed response from viewers, with some describing the clip as "traumatising" and "dangerous".
The video - which has been viewed more than 52 million times - shows Scout being tested on how to float as part of a survival tactic taught to children at a young age. After being dropped into the water from the side of the pool, she initially struggles to stabilise herself in the water and flips upside down, before emerging to the surface on her back, allowing her to breathe.
But while the instructor and Simone both applaud baby Scout's achievement, the one-year-old is seen starting to cry just before the video ends, having been shocked by suddenly being submerged in the water. Thankfully, she passed the test, which Simone said had taken place after months of lessons. You can read more about the latest viral TikTok clips here.
