Life Kit How to raise kids in a multilingual home
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Mar 27, 2025 
Julia Furlan, a reporter and advocate for multilingualism, shares her insights on raising children in multilingual households. She emphasizes that bilingualism isn't a burden but a gift, fostering deeper family connections and cultural understanding. Furlan discusses the cognitive and lifelong advantages of speaking multiple languages, debunking myths around bilingual education. With practical strategies and personal anecdotes, she encourages parents to embrace the joys of multilingual communication through music, play, and cultural traditions.
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Bilingual Styles
- Bilingualism has many forms, like one parent, one language, minority language at home, or mixed languages.
- Choose a style that suits your family’s dynamics and stick with it consistently.
Unexpected Fluency
- Kams Preti's children use Spanish words like "chupetin" for lollipop.
- When visiting Argentina, her eldest son surprised her by speaking fluent Spanish despite rarely using it at home.
Consistency over Perfection
- Prioritize consistency over perfection in bilingual parenting.
- Find small, sustainable habits like reading books or watching shows in the target language.