Originally Posted by
tforturton
My three kids went to Welsh language primary and secondary schools. My wife was from Welsh-speaking west Wales, and insisted on them going. They have all left school - one has a Masters, and the other two are in the final year of their degrees. So it is no barrier to further education. They use their language when they can, with both friends and family.
I can see the argument that people use English outside of school/home. Of course they do - it is the main language of the world, and not just the UK. But that is not an excuse to let the language disappear.