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Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
If you are bilingual, you use two languages. If you are multilingual, you use more than two. Raising multilingual or bilingual children has many benefits. For example, it can create strong family and cultural bonds. Raising multilingual or bilingual children has challenges. For example, it can take a lot of time and effort.
This translated resource from Raising Children Network has detailed information about the benefits of and what to consider when raining a multilingual or bilingual child.
- Organisation:
- Raising Children Network
- Topic:
- Parenting, Children's health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2025
- Last reviewed:
- October 2025
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