What Does Research Suggest About Whether Bilingual Children Are Harmed

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Essay

What does research suggest about whether bilingual children are harmed by learning more than one language at a time?

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Definitions:

Illiteracy

The inability to read or write, often leading to disadvantages in accessing information and knowledge.

Child Abuse

Child abuse involves physical, sexual, emotional harm, or neglect of a child by a parent, guardian, or other caregiver, leading to potential or actual harm.

Preventive Mental Health

A proactive approach aimed at preventing the onset of mental health conditions and promoting psychological well-being.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior that are deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional.