
What Language Should I Speak in Public with My Bilingual Child?
Note: Be sure to read the many comments below this post, too. Recently, I was posed the same tricky question by several readers… Of course, like many of the issues that arise on the bilingual journey, there’s no “right” answer to this question. A suitable response to a challenge like this is one that fits the family’s particular circumstances and goals most effectively. That being said, it might be helpful if I share how I’ve handled this dilemma with my