Odunnu:

When your spouse is from a different geographical location from you and both of you use the official English language in communicating, what language would be advisable to be used for the children when they come?

moremi2008:

This is largely common in impoverished wannabe homes. They think depriving their children from learning their mother tongue will make them posher and more successful!

afam4eva:

I pray that the federal government will deprive any citizen who can't speak their mother tongue all the pecks of being a Nigeria which include Jobs. I'm tired of parents not teaching their children their native tongue.

moremi2008:

I speak both Yoruba & English fluently (and I got As in both Yoruba and English in my WAEC exams). Same thing for the rest of my family (in fact, my Mum LOVED making us read the Yoruba bible out loud during family devotions). My grandmother of blessed memory was adamant that we learn Yoruba as little kids and I am forever grateful to her for this. I am as posh as a Nigerian can possibly get without turning into an Old Ikoyi cretin so it REALLY annoys me when semi-illiterates think depriving their children of their mother tongue will somehow make them special and successful. It doesn't! But your kids will hate you when they grow up and can't connect to their roots because of language barriers.

moremi2008:

I speak both Yoruba & English fluently (and I got As in both Yoruba and English in my WAEC exams). Same thing for the rest of my family (in fact, my Mum LOVED making us read the Yoruba bible out loud during family devotions). My grandmother of blessed memory was adamant that we learn Yoruba as little kids and I am forever grateful to her for this. I am as posh as a Nigerian can possibly get without turning into an Old Ikoyi cretin so it REALLY annoys me when semi-illiterates think depriving their children of their mother tongue will somehow make them special and successful. It doesn't! But your kids will hate you when they grow up and can't connect to their roots because of language barriers.

moremi2008:

I speak both Yoruba & English fluently (and I got As in both Yoruba and English in my WAEC exams). Same thing for the rest of my family (in fact, my Mum LOVED making us read the Yoruba bible out loud during family devotions). My grandmother of blessed memory was adamant that we learn Yoruba as little kids and I am forever grateful to her for this. I am as posh as a Nigerian can possibly get without turning into an Old Ikoyi cretin so it REALLY annoys me when semi-illiterates think depriving their children of their mother tongue will somehow make them special and successful. It doesn't! But your kids will hate you when they grow up and can't connect to their roots because of language barriers.

chika98:

Why do you ALWAYS come off as a brag? You really have nothing to prove to anyone on NL. Seriously we're all faceless here. You come off as someone who wants to let everyone know that he's got something to offer, educated, good looking etc. People who have so much to offer rarely talk about it. In my language they say " Ahia oma n'ere onwe ya" Literally it means " A good market sells itself". Chill dude.

Before you go on the offensive and attack me; re read what I've just said and think about it as I come in peace. Not being disrespectful at all.

moremi2008:

My dearest mgbeke princess, sorry if I hurt your feelings. I feel free to say things the way they are without any sugar-coating or false humility because it's a faceless forum and nobody knows who I am on here (except for a few real-life friends that are also on here). I wouldn't call it bragging; there is nothing to gain from bragging on an internet forum. I only said what I said to prove a point; I speak razz, ijinle Yoruba! You can't test me when it comes to my mother tongue!

It's ironic that Nigerians are one of the most materialistic and status-obsessed peoples on the face of the earth but yet, they like to hold faceless strangers to bizarre standards of humility on a faceless internet forum. Are you THAT worried about proud Nigerians? Then make a placard and go protest in front of AIS or Loyola Jesuit. Better still, go self-immolate at the next owambe wedding you see. Stop playing humility police on NL and if you must, go to the auto section to harass those displaying their luxury vehicles. I haven't said anything that's particularly boastful (except in jest or mockery ) on here besides stating basic ordinary fact. Did I post my name or picture? So what then is your problem? Stop getting all indignant for nothing jor! And please send me your Unclad pics if you're young, pretty and ready to mingle. 

chika98:

Our culture promotes the idea of materialism yes I do agree but I wasn't even on about all that. You've totally missed the point. I wasn't even thinking that deep into it. I've met loads of Nigerians who are not ostentatious or fueled by the desire for material things. Honestly, nope I'm not worried at all about proud Nigerians neither do I feel the need to police anyone. My question was one of " face value" so to speak really but then again I'm not one for back and forth. I feel it is a waste of time and quite frankly I'd say carry on then. Whatever floats your  boat.

afam4eva:

If your parents are from two different tribes then just learn your father's language since that's where you come from. Better still learn anyone that tickles your fancy.

Freesia:

It's kinda hard when both parents are different tribes

Odunnu:

When your spouse is from a different geographical location from you and both of you use the official English language in communicating, what language would be advisable to be used for the children when they come?

rubi96:

my parents are from diff.ethnic groups, mum is urhobo, while dad is delta ibo. Right from childhood they spoke and still speak their diff lang to us and we learned both though they communicate in english.

babaowo: I disagree with those said if the parents were from different tribes,because that should be an advantage for kids to learn more than two languages,an average kids has an ability to understand more 3 languages.

Odunnu: When your spouse is from a different geographical location from you and both of you use the official English language in communicating, what language would be advisable to be used for the children when they come?

Odunnu: When your spouse is from a different geographical location from you and both of you use the official English language in communicating, what language would be advisable to be used for the children when they come?

Fhemmmy: ^^^ And when the parents have to worry about putting clothes on the back of those kid(s), a roof over their heads and food on their table, teaching them language is not up there, cos you have to spend time to help them with assignments as well . . . . Good to teach them oh, but just aint that easy

naijababe:

Oga mi, it's a lot easier than you think, just speak your mother tongue at home at all times and they'll pick it up.

I do agree with you, but not that easy too . . . so you speak it and they dont understand what you saying, how do they pick it up?
From what i have seen, seems easier when their grandma lives in same house as them . . Or maybe i am just lazy jare

Fhemmmy:

I do agree with you, but not that easy too . . . so you speak it and they dont understand what you saying, how do they pick it up?
From what i have seen, seems easier when their grandma lives in same house as them . . Or maybe i am just lazy jare

naijababe:

Wrong, speak to them and to each other and they will pick it up, trust me.

Fhemmmy:

OK, i will try it and let you know, but those kids aint easy to teach jare

breezy047:

You are not supposed to teach them like you teach a,b,c. . .
All you do is to COMMUNICATE to them in that language, and gradually they will pickup.

When they need food, water or other basic things, teach them how to say it in that language and they will grab it faster than the speed of light.

Odunnu: When your spouse is from a different geographical location from you and both of you use the official English language in communicating, what language would be advisable to be used for the children when they come?