Finally I could swim freely , my mom yelled roll over on your back . I was fine once the screaming choking 40 pound kid was off my back . The boat finally made it over , my wife with compassion in her voice said that was really stupid . Wow , I almost drowned and all you could say was that was stupid .
Question: Why was a screaming , choking child on my back ?
The answer to the above question:


The child was frightened of the water .