This is a common dilemma in every parent's head whether to teach Mother Toungue or English. Many parents force English words on children presuming it would give them an early start. Given English is a Universal language accepted worldwide, it becomes a natural choice for many to opt for a fascinating world of words which may or may not make sense to your little one. I did Hons in English and then went on to post graduate from English Literature, have years of experience in the language domain. Yet, when it came to choosing language for my son; I preferred Hindi over English. Shouldn't he appreciate the beauty of Hindi language before he learns a foreign one?
China, for instance, prefers Chinese over English as the preferred mode of communication. And that doesn't take away from there growth, fastest developing nation's tag, achievements, does it?
A friend of mine who has lived in US for over a decade recently returned to India. She told how Spanish people rejoice when their children speak in Spanish than English. There is no iota of insecurity in there heads when they allow there children to be close to who they really are. Even pediatrician in US suggest that appreciate your language first, she said. He would often use Hindi words to connect with toddlers, she told. Indians, on the other hand, are mostly fixated with English. That anyway will be part of there space as they grow up.
Is there a need to stress over language for children? Mother Toungue or English?
What do you think? Suggestions invited!
China, for instance, prefers Chinese over English as the preferred mode of communication. And that doesn't take away from there growth, fastest developing nation's tag, achievements, does it?
A friend of mine who has lived in US for over a decade recently returned to India. She told how Spanish people rejoice when their children speak in Spanish than English. There is no iota of insecurity in there heads when they allow there children to be close to who they really are. Even pediatrician in US suggest that appreciate your language first, she said. He would often use Hindi words to connect with toddlers, she told. Indians, on the other hand, are mostly fixated with English. That anyway will be part of there space as they grow up.
Is there a need to stress over language for children? Mother Toungue or English?
What do you think? Suggestions invited!
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