Having your child speak his native language gives them a proper identity and helps them stand out. “In my opinion, children should be grounded in their heritage early on as it will help them navigate life better as adults. “The core of every culture is undeniably language; it helps people understand their cultural thought process. The instant gratification of course propels them to keep going and presents an opportunity for parents, and guardians, to patiently nurture their child’s budding fluency in Igbo or their respective native language. Start with teaching them their core language in parallel with exposing them to the native food, clothing, and music.

Source: The Guardian May 14, 2022 02:44 UTC