Reply #53: In that case, I knew the family.

[Spangle]

And they only speak spanish to the child. Since I live in a mulitcultural envirment, I see this offten. And It's an issue that has been discussed. And I have heard several different points of view. Most just want to make sure their child can speak spanish. Something that I completely understand. Our school system don't teach it. And I wish it would. Also, they are not worried about their child learning english, cause they know that the school WILL teach it.. even tho they don't teach spanish.

Another point of view is more ruff. They (I hope) are a small group who rather be spanish only. Politicaly, they will only support canidates who can speak spanish. Will refuse to speak to you in english if you don't know they speak english. ,etc. This group believes that if society wants their children to speak english, then society should teach them. Rather a radical group. And yes, I have friends who have this train of thought. Whom I have met because of politics. And I would never assume a parent was part of this group just because their child can not speak english at an early age.

Besides these two groups, everyone else I knows teach their children more then one langauge at home, including hispanics. Like I said, muliticulture area. Thre are more then just spanish speakers and english speakers here. Tee Hee...