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 raising a multilingual or bilingual child.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- National
- Published:
- August 2025
- Last reviewed:
- January 2026
Multilingual resources
Arabic - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Chin Hakha - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Chinese (Simplified) - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Dari - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Dinka - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Farsi (Persian) - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Karen - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Swahili - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Tamil - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
Vietnamese - Benefits of bilingualism or multilingualism for kids and families
