Higher adaptability
Strong cultural ties
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Higher adaptability
As their brains constantly switch from one language to the other , bilinguals learn to manage conflict more readily , thus making them more adaptable . This means that people who speak multiple languages may be less affected by environmental changes , and could be more open-minded to new experiences , says EB .
Strong cultural ties
Children who are bilingual may have grown up in households where their first languages are those of their families ’ native countries and the second come from having to assimilate into society . Bilingual children often have strong ties with their families , cultures and communities .
The National Academy of Sciences has reported that babies raised in bilingual households show better self-control and are able to use their second language to create strong relationships .
Being a bilingual child and adult has many benefits . And adults should know it ’ s never too late to learn a second language .
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