{"id":49887,"date":"2026-02-26T11:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T03:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/?p=49887"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T02:35:11","slug":"mother-tongue-loss-among-our-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/2026\/02\/26\/mother-tongue-loss-among-our-children\/","title":{"rendered":"My Child Can&#8217;t Speak Their Mother Tongue and This is A Cultural Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"49887\" class=\"elementor elementor-49887\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f0bc294 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f0bc294\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6da15a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6da15a1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5888ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f5888ed\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-858bc61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"858bc61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67d0890 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67d0890\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-93b98fe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"93b98fe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f7048c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f7048c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7454b6\" data-id=\"d7454b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7d57d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d7d57d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49894 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-kindelmedia-7105550-840x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-kindelmedia-7105550-840x480.jpg 840w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-kindelmedia-7105550-230x130.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/>\u00a0\n<h4>Editorial: The Silent Crisis of Mother Tongue Loss Among Our Children<\/h4>\n<p>As a parent in Singapore, I am witnessing a troubling trend that deserves urgent attention: our children are losing their ability to speak their mother tongue. What may seem like a minor inconvenience is, in fact, a cultural and psychological crisis that threatens the very fabric of our identity.<\/p>\n<h4>The Roots of the Problem<\/h4>\n<p>Singapore\u2019s bilingual policy has been a cornerstone of our success, equipping generations with English as the working language while preserving mother tongues as cultural anchors. Yet, in practice, English dominates classrooms, workplaces, and digital spaces. Children spend hours on YouTube, TikTok, and gaming platforms\u2014all in English\u2014cementing it as their natural mode of communication. At home, many parents, myself included, slip into English for convenience or to support schoolwork. Over time, the mother tongue is relegated to exams or ceremonial occasions, stripped of its vitality in daily life.<\/p>\n<h4>The Psychological Deterioration<\/h4>\n<p>The inability to speak one\u2019s mother tongue is not just a cultural gap\u2014it is a psychological wound. Children who struggle with their mother tongue often experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Identity Confusion:<\/strong> Torn between the global language they master and the cultural language they cannot, they begin to question where they truly belong.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shame and Anxiety:<\/strong> Many feel embarrassed when asked to speak their mother tongue, fearing ridicule from peers. This shame creates anxiety and avoidance, eroding confidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Generational Disconnect:<\/strong> Unable to converse with grandparents, they miss out on stories, idioms, and wisdom. Emotional bonds weaken, leaving children feeling isolated within their own families.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic Stress:<\/strong> Struggling with Mother Tongue subjects in school adds pressure, lowering self\u2011esteem and creating resentment toward the language itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49896 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-alex-green-5691895-840x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These effects are subtle but corrosive. Children may appear confident in English, yet inside they carry insecurity, shame, and a quiet sense of loss.<\/p>\n<h4>A Call for Cultural Renewal<\/h4>\n<p>Parents cannot solve this alone. We need community and cultural programmes that make mother tongues relevant, joyful, and modern:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mother Tongue Media Clubs in Schools:<\/strong> Encourage students to create podcasts, short films, or digital stories in their mother tongue, blending tradition with creativity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Storytelling Nights:<\/strong> Town councils and community centres can host sessions where elders share folktales and histories in native languages, with translations for inclusivity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cultural Immersion Camps:<\/strong> Camps where children cook traditional dishes, learn folk dances, or explore dialects can make language experiential rather than academic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Festivals with Language Competitions:<\/strong> Poetry recitals, song performances, and storytelling contests during Hari Raya, Deepavali, and Lunar New Year can spotlight language pride.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital Learning Platforms:<\/strong> Gamified apps designed locally can help children practice their mother tongue in fun, interactive ways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49897 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/parentsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pexels-alex-green-5692256-840x480.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>How I Feel About This (You May Related to this Too)<\/h4>\n<p>As a parent, I fear my child may grow up disconnected from his roots, carrying silent insecurities about his identity. But I also believe this trend can be reversed if we act together. Language is more than utility\u2014it is the heartbeat of culture, the bridge between generations, and the soul of who we are. Singapore\u2019s bilingual success story must not come at the cost of cultural erosion.<\/p>\n<p>By weaving mother tongues into everyday life and modern platforms, we can ensure our children inherit not just words, but the priceless gift of belonging.<\/p>\n<\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4682754 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4682754\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b4b3f1f\" data-id=\"b4b3f1f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b1b33d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"9b1b33d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9349f53 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9349f53\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3635640\" data-id=\"3635640\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971e41a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"971e41a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Got a story that you want to share with our followers and readers? 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