Raising bilingual children can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Some common challenges include:

• Language Preference: Children may show a preference for one language over the other, especially if they are exposed to one language more frequently than the other.
• Code-Switching: Children may mix languages within a single sentence or conversation, which can sometimes lead to confusion.
• Community Support: Finding a community that supports both languages and provides opportunities for practice can be challenging, especially in monolingual environments.

To overcome these challenges, parents can implement various strategies:

1. Consistent Exposure: Ensuring consistent exposure to both languages through activities, books, and media in both languages.
2. Establishing Language Rules: Setting clear rules about when each language should be used, such as speaking one language at home and another outside the home.
3. Seeking Bilingual Communities: Engaging with bilingual communities, playgroups, or schools to provide a supportive environment for both languages.

For example, a family raising a child in the United States and Spain may face the challenge of maintaining fluency in both English and Spanish. To overcome this, they can establish a routine of reading bedtime stories in both languages and participate in cultural events from both countries.

References:

1. King, K., & Fogle, L. (2006). Raising Bilingual Children: Common Parental Concerns and Current Research. The University of Alabama Press.
2. Grosjean, F. (2010). Bilingual: Life and Reality. Harvard University Press.