In English please?

[macwilkin]

My brother went to school in Scotland.

If I sent kids to any school, I would insist that the main language they are taught is the one that will enable them to:-

1) Understand all the other subjects they will learn.

2) Be understood by all the teachers.

3) To have a good and prosporous life.

Any foreign or ancient languages would be of secondary importance to subjects which would empower them in their future lives.

In other words I would want what is best for the kids not what is best for the language of my ancesters. If they were taught Lallans (which I believe means lowland Scots) at school all well and good, if not, and if I wanted them to learn it. I would teach them at home.

Peter

Peter,

I respectfully disagree. While it is good that students are proficient in a language that will benefit them in their studies as well as their future life, there is also value to studying traditional or "ancient" language to appreciate their heritage and culture. After all, to know where you are going, you must know where you have been.

As a devotee of the works of Burns, it saddens me that many young people in Scotland today are not more familiar with his timeless works, save a few oft-used quotes and New Year's Eve. An understanding of Burns's poetry and song will not only preserve traditional Scottish culture, but also spread his timeless message of understanding and brotherhood.

That is certainly empowering as well.

Regards,

Todd