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is not made up, reading this Wikipedia entry parents would say "better safe than sorry"
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_shock_response
Edit, add another more complete source https://wpool.fr/en/blog/temperatures-eau-piscine/choc-thermique/qcq-hydrocution/
That's for very cold water or very large temp difference. As a rule, if it's summer, splash some water on you first and go feet first, never head first.
It is about the difference of temperature, so, being under the sun for long time makes it more risky, even if the water is not so cold.
I added another link that maybe explains it better.
What you mention is also important, "entering water slowly..."