Multilingualism is a boon in many ways and a bane in other others. Although the pros may outnumber the cons, some parents are still apprehensive about raising a multilingual child. Raising a multilingual child can be a challenging task and yet there are so many benefits that are attributed to your child for being multilingual. The Boons 1. Your child is ahead of others in life from the very beginning Multilingualism is a tremendous factor in giving your child a headstart, whether it is in school or later in life. Since your child has the opportunity of learning two or more languages simultaneously, he develops into a far more alert and intelligent kid. He 'll be able to pick up new things fast and learn new words in a jiffy. 2. Your child …show more content…
He will grow up to be more tolerant of other cultures and societies and will learn to respect their traditions and customs. It will also give him an edge above the others and hence boost his self confidence and build his self belief and trust. 4. Your child will learn how to adjust and adapt Multilingualism will teach your child to adapt to various situations in life and not react invariably to the varied situations of life. All that he reads while learning the languages will tell him that there are ways that things are meant to be done and that is the right approach. Hastening into a decision will not land him anywhere. Since he knows many languages he will feel comfortable in any place that life may take him to. 5. Your child will have brighter career prospects In today 's multicultural world knowing just one language is not enough. There are business deals going on between countries who do not understand each others languages. In such scenarios which are very common these days your child will have the upper hand above his colleague who may know just one language. Most Multi National Companies now specify the need for employees who at least know one other language other than