Should Te Reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
No, it should be optional in every school but not compulsory
Learning a second language is beneficial to the development of children. It would help NZers to have a deeper cultural understanding of Te Ao Māori & tan hats when ya and this would promote more empathy towards Māori in general. If people have increased empathy toward those that are at a general disadvantage in wellbeing outcomes/statistics then they would be more open to supportive positive change.
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Yes I agree, I think it would be beneficial for more kiwis to learn te reo maori and agree with all of the above
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Editing my initial post for spelling & clarification:
It is an offical language of NZ, & the original language, more speakers would help it from flourishing and not dying out.
Learning a second language is beneficial to the development of children.
It would help NZers to have a deeper cultural understanding of Te Ao Māori & tangata whenua and this would promote more empathy towards Māori in general. When people have increased empathy toward those that are at a disadvantage in wellbeing outcomes/statistics, then they are usually more willing to support positive changes for those over represented proportionately in negative stats. When we lift those in need we lift society as a whole.
@9G6WJY8Te Pāti Māori 7mos7MO
Editing my initial post for spelling & clarification:
It is an offical language of NZ, & the original language, more speakers would help it from flourishing and not dying out.
Learning a second language is beneficial to the development of children.
It would help NZers to have a deeper cultural understanding of Te Ao Māori & tangata whenua and this would promote more empathy towards Māori in general. When people have increased empathy toward those that are at a disadvantage in wellbeing outcomes/statistics, then they are usually more willing to support positive changes for those disproportionately represented in negative stats.
When we lift those in need we lift society as a whole.
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Agree. Most countries have a second language - we should embrace a unique heritage and culture, and being able to speak multiple languages is beneficial to children's development.
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Tautoko! I agree! Te Reo Māori needs to be regulated and compulsory in education. This is our native language and tounge. We can not afford for the language to die out. We are a diverse country, yet the indigenous language faces hate and discrimination daily. It’s beautiful and we should be embracing, teaching, and supporting our people.
@9G6X65M 7mos7MO
I completely agree. Learning and understanding Te Reo would allow others to be more insightful, open-minded, and compassionate towards Māori customs and ways of life. This will also essentially lead people to be more empathetic and steer away from backing systematic racism. It is a language that I can see will flourish in the future and will be a big and beautiful part of our everyday lives.
