UNIT 22: LOSING TOUCH

Raising Bi-lingual Children

This article, written by a parent who raised a child in a bi-lingual home, provides advice on how to encourage a child to be bi-lingual.

Activity: The author thinks it's a good idea to raise bi-lingual children. Look through the article. Try to find three places where he shows his opinion strongly. (You can write the sentences down.)

Is your child a third culture kid?

An article about the pros and the cons of raising a "third culture kid," or a child who grows up away from the culture of his or her parents.

Activity: Don't read the article yet. What do you think are some advantages and disadvantages of being a "third culture kid?" Does the article mention any of them? If so, what does it say about them?


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