2007-03-25 23:19:36 · 14 answers · asked by Kannan J 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
no. they wud be more tolerant about other races and religions as they are exposed to 2 different races. they also can pick 2 languages and that gives them a edge
2007-03-25 23:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. Being young is the best time to learn different languages. I was born to an English father and a Spanish mother and was brought up with both languages and had no problems whatsoever. My cousin is in a similar situation but as she lives in Andorra by the age of 5-6 she spoke four languages fluently: Catalan, Spanish, English and French. I am very happy to have been brought up with two languages and I especially love that I have learnt about two very different cultures.
2007-03-25 23:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by Estrella Brillante 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My DD knows German and Dutch (I'm german and daddy's dutch). She speaks both languages fluently, and knows exactly, that she needs to talk German to my parents.
There'll be a stronger language, though, usually the one spoken by most other people in the enviroment of the child. So if you speak German only at home and the child speaks English in school and daily life, English will be the stronger language. It's still good to hang on with the weaker language, too, though. Being multilingual is a gift you give your child for life, and it will be a huge benefit for the child later on.
My DD also picks up more and more english words and phrases too.
2007-03-26 00:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Chevrolet*Blazer*Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are like sponges. They can learn everything that is taught directly or indirectly to them. To make sure they do not mix the language together, mom can speak 1 language to them and dad can speak the 2nd language to them. just monitor that they don't jumble up different language in a sentence. My children speak 1 language at school, 2nd language with me and my family and 3rd language with their dad .
2007-03-25 23:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by desert bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. I was raised speaking three different languages and I actually spoke earlier than most children. In fact, they will be able to grasp language much easier and later on, will be able to pick up on any language they want very easily. I know it's always been easy for me.
2007-03-25 23:32:45 · answer #5 · answered by Kara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Kids pick up very fast if exposed to the language from young. All the friends I know who have parents who speak in different languages turn out to be very fluent in both.
2007-03-26 02:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by - 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was born into a multi lingual family. My parents spoke only Italian to me; my Grandmother was French, and spoke only French to me and I learned English in school and from my older siblings. It was a linguistic blessing and I recommend teaching a child a foreign language starting when they are very young and are little sponges and learn everything.
2007-03-25 23:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they won't, in fact the earlier a child is immersed in a language the easier they will pick it up. They may interchange the languages at first as they get used to them, but ultimately it will only benefit the child.
2007-03-25 23:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by Nic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No difficulties ! Just advantages !
Not only do children learn the languages, but they also know with whom they can and cannot speak them !!!
2007-03-26 01:10:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only depends on how much YOU contribute to their well being., There not going to one day start reading another language. You need to make that happen whether you come from an intellectual or a blue collar family.
2007-03-26 01:37:11 · answer #10 · answered by steinerrw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋