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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