Culturally divergent child with insufficient majority language proficiency

To decide whether child’s family is culturally divergent we need to have a closer look at the family structure, everyday way of life, traditions, values, etc., which are usually deeply rooted in cultural ethnic and national background.

If a family is multicultural and/or belong to any type of minority, it is probable that its structure and functioning may in some aspects differ from what we perceive as a “typical family” in a country of residence/host culture.

Therefore, both the child and family will need some guidance in the host country reality, which may be additionally challenging if accompanied by insufficient proficiency in the dominant language. In such cases, it may be useful to start with finding some materials in the child’s language and/or a person who may at least temporarily serve as an interpreter. The next essential step will be providing linguistic support an additional language classes.