Cymraeg / Welsh Language Home Parents/ Carers Children Childcare Providers Why is bilingualism important for children in Wales? The reason is that it will affect the rest of their lives and those of their parents. Being bilingual, multilingual, or monolingual is likely to affect a child’s identity, networks of friends and acquaintances, schooling, employment, marriage, preferred area of residence, travel and thinking. Bilingualism increases opportunities and choices.Colin Baker Dydd Miwsig Cymru 143Days 23Hours 08Minutes 06Seconds Dydd Miwsig Cymru