Should the U.S. declare Spanish as a second Language, and should children be required to learn it in school?

Answer 1

There is no doubt that it would be a positive step towards
cultural integration, we must not forget that, Texas, New
Mexico , ,,, Arizona,California and parts of Colorado and
Utah were colonies of Spain during three
centuries and territories of Mexico for anther half centu ry, and their historical and cul tural background is HISPANIC and now American and anglophon

Answer 2

Contrary to popular belief, even though english is the DOMINANT language in the U.S, it is not the official language. The U.S. has not declared an official language. And no, it will never be required, per se, because there is an extrememly high percentage of people in the U.S whose first language is something other than english or spanish. It would be quite difficult, for instance to demand that asian students learn spanish. Also, there is not a high percentage of corporations and businesses that do their communicating in spanish. It is useful to learn, but I seriously doubt that it would ever be required. And as for the person who made the comment about about gardeners and maid, no one finds your comment funny or entertaining. There are more than just mexicans that speak spanish. Dominicans, Puerto ricans, Spaniards etc. All you really did is show just how ignorant you are. Here's a dollar... go and get yourself a life!

Answer 3

No, Spanish should not be a "second language". A second language will only divide our country. I believe the better solution is not allowing any government funds to be spent printing things in Spanish (no text books, signs, etc.). People who come here from other countries should learn to speak the language of the U.S. and not visa-versa.


*For the record I speak fluent English and Spanish. My answer is not based on a prejudice against the Spanish language or Spanish speaking people. My answer is based on what I truly believe to be the best for my country*

Answer 4

If Spanish becomes a required subject, many people will become hostile and rebel against it. It is better to keep the learning of it voluntary. Many Canadians became hostile against French when it became a second language.

I do love the Spanish language.

Answer 5

In my opinion the answer is no, If a Spanish speaking person comes to the U.S. and those people do not know English, then they should be the ones to learn our language.
Instead of trying to force us into learning Spanish, be cause they refuse to speak English, they are the ones that came here so there for they should learn our language.
It would be nice to learn Spanish if we want too, but I do not think we should have to speak it. And children should have the right to decide if they want to know that language or not, but do not force something onto any one be cause it will end up biting you in the rear.
Speaking any other language other than English would be kinda fun, cause so many other people to react with, but never force it on any one. " They come to our nation, they have to learn our tongue."

Answer 6

No, no, no... I think that do that would be a great mistake, you may offer study it in the high school, but not force them to learn it. In fact people with foreign origin use to speak in their native language at home and that is great, but a minority don't must force to do something to the rest of the country.

PS. It's only my opinion, I don't live in the U.S. and I'm Spanish.

Answer 7

Espanol will/has declared itself as the second language in the US.
I don't think it should be forced by government as they are forcing enough down our throats but, I do think parents will be doing their children a disservice if they do not make their children learn at least Espanol and perhaps one more language. I sincerely wish I had learned Espanol when I was younger as I am having a hard time learning it today.

Answer 8

I don't know if it should be declared a second language, but I do think it should be a requirement in school. We would all be better off if we could communicate with people who are coming into this country in droves.

Answer 9

Yes. Spanish is already the second language, but those old stubborn neocons refuse to learn it.

Answer 10

I don't understand why it would be a second language, this country is a multi-ethnical society. They should have a variety of language classes in school, German, Spanish, Japanese, French and even Sign Language. Why limit kids' choices?

Answer 11

No! How about ending bi-lingual classes in school so that children are forced to learn English. That's what my family had to do when they came over from Italy. Now all the kids including myself have good jobs, we are not complaining about how we cannot afford to raise our families on minimum wage.
Being PC only harms people in the long run, even though it makes alot of Americans feel good about themselves because they think they are compassionate.
Sort of like tough love.
BTW I have no problems with anyone coming to the US and asimilating to our country