Continuation of 15+ Reasons Why You Should Raise Your Kids as Multilingual

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The follow up on reason why you should raise your kids as multilingual.
8) Your child will have more opportunities to make new friends.
Not only will your child be able to connect with others who speak different languages, but they will also be able to make friends during their language learning studies. There are hundreds of after school language programs in which kids can meet new friends, stimulate their minds, and, more importantly, have fun!

9)Sets your child up for future job success.
Today’s companies are seeking job candidates who know how to speak more than one language. In fact, research from Korn/Ferry International found that nearly 9 out of 10 headhunters in Europe, Latin America, and Asia say that being bilingual is important for success in today’s job market.

10) Your child will develop into a more well - rounded individual.
“If you have the chance to give your children the gift of an additional language, please do so – it is a gift that keeps giving for many years to come. It will enable your children to expand their horizons cognitively, socially, geographically and financially,” says Rita Rosenback of Multilingual Parenting.

11) Greatly increases your child's cognitive ability.
Research has found that bilingual children score higher than monolinguals in cognitive performance. In particular, children who speak multiple languages have more cognitive control and attention, according to research from Psychological Science in the Public Interest.

12) Helps to reduce dementia in life.
According to a study published by the American Academy of Neurology, bilingual adults developed dementia 4.5 years later than their monolingual counterparts. The study also claims that bilingualism benefits individuals with frontotemporal and vascular dementia.

13) Your child will become better at multi tasking.
Research from the National Institutes of Health found that bilingual children are better at switching between tasks than children who only speak one language. This is because bilinguals have to constantly switch back and forth between languages, helping them become better multi taskers.

14) Helps to improve your child's memory.
Your child’s brain is like a big muscle; the more it functions the stronger it gets. Learning a second language exercises your child’s brain, as he or she must memorize new vocabulary words and grammar rules. In turn, your child is able to boost over all memory and retention.

15) Boost Your child's tolerance of the world.
Bilingualism doesn’t just have academic benefits, but it also has societal advantages. Bilingual children have a greater understanding of other cultures and communities, causing them to be more tolerant a characteristic that is very difficult to instill in a child.

16) Your child will get a head start in school.
Typically, children do not start learning a language until around middle or high school. Teaching your child a foreign language early in life will better prepare them for school not to mention give them a competitive advantage when applying to colleges.

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15+ Reasons Why You Should Raise Your Kids Multilingual.

Hi language learners,

Did you Know today’s parents are always trying to find ways to improve their children’s future, whether it’s placing them in early music classes or sending them to elite athletic camps. But did you ever think of getting your child language lessons? From improved social skills to deeper family connections, learning a foreign language affords children an infinite amount of benefits . We’ve interviewed a number of bilingual parenting experts to compile this list of  reasons why parents should consider raising multilingual children.

1) Enables your child explore what the world has to offer.
“Learning a language is like opening a door to an adventure. We want to enable children around the world to be young global citizens better prepared for exploring their world,” says Amanda Hsiung Blodgett aka “Miss Panda” of Miss Panda Chinese.

2) Your child will have greater control over literacy skills.
Research from York University, titled “ Bilingual Effects on Cognitive and Linguistic Development: Role of Language, Cultural Background, and Education ,” found that bilingual children show improvements in literacy and literacy skill acquisition. Specifically, children were able to better understand verbal and non - verbal communication.

3) Helps your child connect to his or her cultural background.
“ Learning a heritage language will help children be proud of their cultural heritage. I think that my son will be more connected to his cultural background. I also couldn’t imagine my child not being able to communicate with his family in France or his Spanish-speaking family members. I feel that if he learns the languages, he will be closer to his family and be proud of who he is,” says Diana Limongi-Gabriele of LadydeeLG.

4) Increases your child's self confidence.
Developing your child’s self-confidence is extremely important. Studies have proven that bilingual children have more self-confidence. In fact, scientists from the University of Windsor found that people who speak more than one language had higher levels of self-esteem compared to monolinguals or those who only speak one language.

5) Broadens your child's horizon above and beyond.
“Being bilingual is so much more than speaking two languages and all the cognitive benefits that come along with that. Being bilingual gives children an entirely different way of seeing the world and stretches their minds to new realms of possibilities,” says Stephanie Meade of In Culture Parent.

6) Helps your child become a better test taker.
Students who take foreign languages tend to score higher on standardized tests. In fact, students who studied a foreign language for 4 or more years outscored other students on the verbal and math portions of the test, according to research from College Board titled, “ College-Bound Seniors: A Profile of SAT Program Test Takers .”

7) Opens up more opportunity for your child.
“Today’s world is becoming increasingly borderless. It’s easy to hop on a plane and arrive on the other side of the world in a day. Or connect with someone face to face over Skype or FaceTime. Global integration is only going to increase, so a child who speaks more than one language will have more advantages when it comes to social, academic and job opportunities in the future,” says Maria Wen Adcock of Bicultural Mama.

Comment below if you agree with the above reasons to raise your kids as multilingual.

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