I am bilingual and see being able to speak English and Spanish as part of my personality. In fact, I often use both languages if I can, given the amount of time I have and how short what I am saying is. I am proud of being bilingual and it is something that I should show as much as possible. I have a friend that makes fun of the fact that I often choose to say short sentences in both English and Spanish, calling me "Dora the Explorer" for doing so but I stand my ground on it being a good way to not just show off my culture but also be able to stay in touch with it.
"In an instant, they agreed to give up their language." (35). While it is in your child's best interest to help them understand the rules of power (Delpit) it is also good to make sure that they understand their culture and language is such a huge part of that culture. The story went on to almost make it seem like the parents refused to speak Spanish when around their kids and I feel like this isn't something that they should have done. While. I do understand their motives of trying to help, crossing out part of who your own children are is doing more harm than good. I feel like they should have played those English-speaking games every night but for the most part, should have continued to speak to their children in Spanish that way their kids will learn the English while also keeping the Spanish.
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