Many social aspects are involved in training a child to become a bilingual. If the entire family works together, then you are more likely to succeed.
Clearly, a family that is enthusiastic about any project can pass these feelings on to their child. If the family project and goal is bilingualism, then the child will share the excitement about the ability to speak more than one language. It will influence the baby, just as feelings of love, pleasure, and warmth influence him.
Bilingualism will succeed if only one parent works at it. However, it will be better if both parents work at it together. Thus, before beginning the bilingual project, the parents should decide on their approach.
If one parent is against the bilingual project, then it will suffer. The poor infant will be asked to take sides, and he is likely to act in a negative manner.
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