Comments on: The Unexpected Benefits of Bilingualism

By: Layla Murphy

Layla Murphy — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 02:48:59 +0000

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By: Krisber

Krisber — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:00:20 +0000

I’m so glad I read your article. I always thought I was the only one that felt this way. I was raised here , but as first generation, Spanish was the only language we spoke at home. Now, raising a second generation of Latinas, speaking the language is harder, but I speak it to them as much and everywhere I can. I’ve become a proud Latina and the “stares” don’t bother me anymore.
GRACIAS!!!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:56:40 +0000

I’m white, and while I’m not shy I don’t like to be the center of attention. Now that my son is 5 I do worry whether he wants to be the center of attention. Also, I’ve only had a few negative experiences but my husband, who is not white, has had many. The points raised by the commenter above are really important, and a central part of the challenge of raising bilingual children in the racist and xenophobic u.s.

By: William

William — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:21:21 +0000

I enjoyed reading your story. My mother is from Panama but she didn’t teach myself or siblings Spanish. I wonder if it was because maybe she felt the same way you did about drawing attention to herself when speaking. By all accounts, she looks like any other black woman and one wouldn’t think otherwise until she speaks. She still has a very noticeable accent. I, however, have taken it upon myself to learn the language and culture. I’ve told myself that if and when I have kids, I will teach them Spanish so that this is something that they can pass on through the family. Thank you for a good read! – William, Jax, FL

By: SpanglishBaby: The unexpected benefits of bilingualism

SpanglishBaby: The unexpected benefits of bilingualism — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:59:40 +0000

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