George Saunders | Jun 1984, Multilingual Matters | 9780905028118 | 278 pages
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Concerns that parents might have about raising their children bilingually are addressed, and a case study of an Australian family pursuing this course over an 8-year period is presented. In addition, relevant research into bilingualism is cited. This book, which is written for the general reader, discusses several diverse issues such as motives for creating bilingualism; code switching and triggering; influences from relatives, friends, playmates; and how the children view bilingualism.Children’s acquisition of bilingualism is shown to be something normal, positive, rewarding, and enriching for both children and their parents.
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