
Getting a Bilingual Child to Feel the Value of the Minority Language
Instilling in a bilingual child the value of his minority language is another key objective for parents. If the child sees little value in the language, then encouraging its development will be a much bumpier road to travel. Conversely, a positive attitude toward the language will naturally help propel its growth. Regularly talking up the value of the minority language, by citing ways the child’s bilingual ability may benefit his future, can be one important factor in fostering the positive