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Why learning Creole is such a Taboo?

Known by many spelling. i.e. Creole, Kreole, Patoi, kwéyol I've always wondered: Why is there a taboo in learning to speak Creole? Where did it stemmed from? Why won't our Grand parents teach us how to speak the language?  I've notice that most or if not, the majority of  our older adults would rather let this beautiful language die, rather than share their knowledge. Creole should be embraced in our Grenadian culture, regardless of what was said about it in the past. How did it started? Few years ago, I took a French class at the Alliance- fell in love- and my interest grew from their. I was eager to know/learn more about this "French" language. My interest grew in learning other languages from varying Countries/ Islands -Culture Vulture much.  Fast forward, my friend did a Creole course being offered by the Creole Society in Grenada (never knew there was one), I was excited to join and learn; but unfortunately, my plans did not pull th