@lisakusiima: Should our kids learn their local languages? Indigenous languages all over the world are getting extinct every 2weeks!! In this conversation with akiikipraise, we explore why so many children are losing their mother tongue, why it matters far beyond communication, and how parents can naturally teach native languages at home even if they aren't fluent themselves. We discuss: 1. Why mother tongue shapes identity 2. When parents should start teaching it 3. Simple daily habits that work 4. Raising bilingual and multilingual children 5. Common mistakes parents make 6. The role of grandparents and extended family 7. English, social media, and cultural identity Whether you're raising children in Uganda, Africa, or the diaspora, this conversation is full of practical parenting wisdom. Full video on my channel (Lisa Kusiima)

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muteefuwellness
Beza Tendo :
Language is identity. Why do we even have English names?
2026-08-27 11:24:46
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marthafavouruwase
Mummy T🥰 :
I love this topic...am glad I have been able to teach my 5yr old girl Luganda much as she speaks good English and she likes it. It's upon all parents to make sure children learn their languages.
2026-08-27 06:12:34
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life.junkie2
Life Junkie :
If the local language is not going to put food on your table - don’t stress about it. I know my local language and I don’t think it has helped me. Even the 2 people in this video pretending to be stressed about it are trying to put food on their table (s). Otherwise they could have used their local languages to communicate their concern
2026-08-27 18:37:02
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srinnie1
srinnie1 :
Kezia Praise
2026-08-26 13:25:10
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galbperfect
galbperfect :
its our identity
2026-08-26 20:02:18
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ritexalinda
Ritexalinda :
It's part of our identity 😌
2026-08-26 11:23:12
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timron1
TiMRON :
Our culture ( language inclusive) gives us identity and belonging
2026-08-26 12:00:05
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jefirebrandhub
Je-fire Brand Hub :
Well done on this topic! It's close to my heart, and I am pained! Language is Culture, Culture is Us! Mahatma ghandi told Indians to lose everything to the colonialists but culture!
2026-08-26 17:00:26
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marie.ketty.mamak
Marie Ketty Mamakit :
Exactly I teach all my nieces our local language
2026-08-26 13:54:25
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jefirebrandhub
Je-fire Brand Hub :
Some Black Americans could give anything to find their roots! Us, we are not proudly associated! Talk about not treasuring something in hand!
2026-08-26 17:03:46
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