Hi - I usually read in GoogleReader, but wanted to comment. My sister's kids attend a school district that (at some point in the academic career) must study both Mandarin Chinese and violin.
Unlike many of the Chinese/Taiwanese parents here in CA, we haven't signed up (nor plan to) my kids for Chinese school. It's just priorities-- do we want family time or put them through 2-4 hours of classroom work on a Saturday?? We pick family time! However, sometimes though I wonder if we're doing them a disservice?
So what are the pros and cons? If it is just a matter of "simplified Chinese v traditional Chinese", I don't really see it as an issue. It's really a personal choice, I think. Much like some people prefer American English to British English - for the obvious practical values over 'aesthetics'.
Hi - I usually read in GoogleReader, but wanted to comment.
ReplyDeleteMy sister's kids attend a school district that (at some point in the academic career) must study both Mandarin Chinese and violin.
Wow, that's interesting.
ReplyDeleteHello Amanda. Language learning is fascinating to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment over on my blog.
Unlike many of the Chinese/Taiwanese parents here in CA, we haven't signed up (nor plan to) my kids for Chinese school. It's just priorities-- do we want family time or put them through 2-4 hours of classroom work on a Saturday?? We pick family time! However, sometimes though I wonder if we're doing them a disservice?
ReplyDeleteSo what are the pros and cons?
ReplyDeleteIf it is just a matter of "simplified Chinese v traditional Chinese", I don't really see it as an issue. It's really a personal choice, I think. Much like some people prefer American English to British English - for the obvious practical values over 'aesthetics'.