Babylonia (Dec 2024)

Myths About Bilingual Development And Why They Hurt

  • Annick De Houwer

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Vol. 3

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Between September and December 2023, Babylonia collected questions from parents regarding their children's language development. This article aims to answer the following questions: What are the advantages and disadvantages of language development in a multilingual environment? What are the most common myths about a multilingual upbringing?

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