Bilingualism is not for everybody. Some children should be raised as monolinguals. Each child should be considered on his own merits.

It will certainly add more of a burden to the parents in these cases.

Parents who can find a way to raise their children as bilinguals despite these limitations are likely to be very satisfied and happy with the result. They will usually find that the added effort has created an additional bond with the child, and that it has enhanced his self-esteem among his peers who also have disadvantages.

Handicapped children, as well as those who were born prematurely or with a disability, may have certain limitations or restrictions that could make parents reconsider their future as bilinguals.