Somali children in the diaspora need to be taught Af-Somali along with Islamic lessons at dugsi.
Asians teach their children Urdu and use Urdu to teach Islam. They have been in the UK for 3/4 generations and still have a strong sense of pride because of this and many other practises.
Somalis are only taught Islam and to succeed academically and we are still wondering why they say "hooyo ma taalo" and think they are "madoow" or "mixed carabs". This is why young Somalis think it's ok to consider marrying an Ajnabi.
NO CULTURAL PRIDE WHATSOEVER.
We need community centres that teach Somali culture.
Many studies have shown that children who are fluent in their native tongue as well as the host language are more successful at school.
Bring back Af-Somali. Bring back Somali Pride.
Asians teach their children Urdu and use Urdu to teach Islam. They have been in the UK for 3/4 generations and still have a strong sense of pride because of this and many other practises.
Somalis are only taught Islam and to succeed academically and we are still wondering why they say "hooyo ma taalo" and think they are "madoow" or "mixed carabs". This is why young Somalis think it's ok to consider marrying an Ajnabi.
NO CULTURAL PRIDE WHATSOEVER.
We need community centres that teach Somali culture.
Many studies have shown that children who are fluent in their native tongue as well as the host language are more successful at school.
Bring back Af-Somali. Bring back Somali Pride.