I couldn't tie shoe laces until I was 16 and couldn't swim until I was 17
Why were you not able to do basic skills until later in life?
I was scared, and my parents just didn't teahc me until that age.
Although your teenage years is a bit late to be learning basic life skills, it is good to know them. Knowing how to tie your shoes and swim will help you in life, especially once you're out in the world away from your parents.
I swim though, I can do it under water and all that.
Well that is great that you are learning these skills now. It is good for you to know how to tie your shoes and to swim. I hope you keep learning more things that will help you in life.