Parental Perceptions of the Pakistani-Uk Diaspora on the Usage and Dissemination of their Mother Tongue

This study examines the connection between parental attitudes and third-generation language development, which aids in the exploration of some crucial strategies that Pakistani expats can develop to preserve their mother tongue in the UK. The current study aims at investigating the nature and extent of language shift, the problem of linguistic identity, and the role of English in the development of the identities of five Pakistani-Punjabi speaking families residing in the UK for more than eight years. The current study employs a descriptive-qualitative as the major tool of the study is Pakistani-British parents’ interviews. According to the findings, two families have demonstrated a supportive and encouraging attitude towards the use and transmission of Punjabi in their home domain, while three families have shown their positive attitudes. The study investigates the fact that Punjabi is not endangered in the UK. According to the present research, learning a language entails more than just picking up the language's syntax and vocabulary; it also requires shaping one's identity within a variety of social circumstances. The participant families assert that they make an effort to preserve their Pakistani identity while living in a multilingual and multiethnic country like the UK. As a result, this research encourages the creation of innovative frameworks for studies on Punjabi and other regional languages of Pakistan in the future.