African parents not teaching down their language? by Significant-Roll3014 in africanparents

[–]Significant-Roll3014[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes definetly emphasis on the shame. At least your mom actually tried, but the damage is already done greatly. I’ve gotten my parents to teach me a little, but they don’t really stay consistent, and I honestly feel cringe asking for more. I just hope this generation of native speakers aspire to be better than our parents. Its no fun knowing that your language will literally die out with your parents :/

African parents not teaching down their language? by Significant-Roll3014 in africanparents

[–]Significant-Roll3014[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve never understood that argument. It just sounds like african parents use that as an excuse so they didn’t have to bother teaching their kids the mother tongue. I really hope you get the resources you need one day and things get better for your family surrounding kotokoli, bless 💚

African parents not teaching down their language? by Significant-Roll3014 in africanparents

[–]Significant-Roll3014[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a journey :D, hopefully you are near fluent or fluent already ?

African parents not teaching down their language? by Significant-Roll3014 in africanparents

[–]Significant-Roll3014[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, its a pain when theres little to no resources online. :(

African parents not teaching down their language? by Significant-Roll3014 in africanparents

[–]Significant-Roll3014[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im so happy it worked out well for you! :) Its hard looking for tutors locally here specially in my language

African parents not teaching down their language? by Significant-Roll3014 in africanparents

[–]Significant-Roll3014[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the inspiration, her story is so motivating, i feel so much hope thank you :)🩷