Being bilingual supports children in maintaining strong ties with their family, culture, and community. ... 7 Bilingual children are also able to make new friends and create strong relationships using their second language—an important skill in our increasingly diverse society.

Why is being bilingual important?

Studies show that being bilingual has many cognitive benefits. According to research, speaking a second language can mean that you have a better attention span and can multitask better than monolinguals. This is because being bilingual means you are constantly switching from one language to the other.

Why is bilingual important in today's society?

Being bilingual (and multicultural) better equips individuals with not only language skills but also important social skills needed to work with others from varying cultures and backgrounds. Such skills include the ability to be more perceptive of others, to be more empathetic and to communicate more effectively.