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I first learned to swim on my back for the same reason.I don't think I could swim until about the age of 13. I couldn't deal with water in my eyes, I absolutely hated being submerged in water. I wasn't until I found a snorkel mask whilst on holiday with a friend that covered my nose and eyes tightly that I was confident with trying to swim. So I learnt to swim underwater first.
I can swim, I grew up in Australia, which is the type of country where it is almost mandatory to learn to swim.
Back in the 1980's I'm sure it was in the school curriculum. I suppose it could have been different if you didn't live in a costal town like Perth or Fremantle. Swimming was definitely one of the most popular sports and I honestly can't think of a single person I knew in school who couldn't swim.I grew up in the same country, and I don't know what you are talking about.