Tips to Raise a Bilingual Kid for Multilingual Parents

12/31/2015 12:07

I took my niece to a commercial playground the other day, and I was surprised to see so many Hispanic children there. Our community playground was closed due to renovation, so we have to choose a playground a couple of blocks away. Although I feel glad about the fact that we have so much diversity, but watching those children converse in their native tongue got me a little worried about my niece. My niece does not speak any Spanish, not even a single word. So it got me thinking that it is time that she learns some Spanish. After all, she should be able to share the outdoor playground equipment with the other kids, and, above all, should be able to converse with them.

Here are some of the essential tips that can help you raise a bilingual child without much of a hassle.

  • Start early: Research suggests that from birth to age 7 is the best time for learning and development.
  • In case you're proactive from the beginning, you'll stand a vastly improved possibility of supporting a decent adjust in the youngster's bilingual capacity.
  • On the off chance that the advancement of your youngster's minority dialect isn't one of your family's most astounding needs, odds are that the dialect will rapidly come to be prevailing and the minority dialect will be consigned to a more aloof part.
  • Set an unmistakable objective for your tyke's capacity in the minority dialect.
  • Promote bilingualism in the house: By illuminating yourself on the subject of youngsters and bilingualism, you'll be better ready to advance the improvement of your tyke's dialect capability.
  • Inspire and encourage kids about the secondary or minority language by helping them understand the culture and its importance.

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