If a baby spends time with different people with different languages, would this get the baby confused or delay the baby from picking a particular language to speak
2006-08-25 10:22:24 · 8 answers · asked by Junior 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Not at all, babies' schematic cognitive learning is immense; some studies show that a baby can learn 2 or 3 languages simultaneously. In fact a baby exposed to any language learns it faster than any child or adult could. Remember also that babies learn and retain a great deal more words/vocabulary than they can verbalise in the first months of talking.
2006-08-25 10:28:13 · answer #1 · answered by Ethereal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually have heard that babies can get confused early on, when language development first taking place. Some experts recommend waiting until toddlerhood to introduce new languages. Kids will learn much faster than adults, but when a baby is just starting to talk, it is best to keep things pretty simple.
2006-08-25 10:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by taylor619 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sharp marble on the languages thing.
Babies develop at different ages though. My son was very advanced for his age (he was climbing over the stair gate at 10 months), whilst my daughter is only just saying her very first words at 18 months - (she does have a hearing problem though)
If he/she is exposed to different languages, im sure it will only be a benefit in the future.
2006-08-25 10:28:53 · answer #3 · answered by Peakey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have 3 languages in our house.
I am french,my husband Algerian and we live in the UK.
we have got a 10 months old baby who seems to understand English better than the the 2 others languages(Arabic and french) even though I talk to her french most days
2006-08-25 10:37:19 · answer #4 · answered by LOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my son is exposed to two different languages and it did not delay him at all. They can differentiate the two languages.
2006-08-25 10:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Chewie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no-it means they will learn more - babies pick up the most when they are toddlers. no matter what the language
2006-08-25 10:24:33 · answer #6 · answered by Sharp Marble 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my sister started talking when she was around a year and know shes 2 and she can talk good..she talks arabic and english since were arabic but i dunt think she gets confused
2006-08-25 10:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by ♥◦◊◦Brown eyed babe◦◊◦♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sooner than you think, and more than you'll want.
2006-08-25 10:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋