Andrew and Paola are excited about the birth of baby Maria. They are bilingual family. The parents decide that Andrew will speak to Maria in English, his primary language. Paola will speak to the baby in Portuguese, her first language. The parents want to support baby Maria's language development from birth. Why?
◦ The critical period of language development is the first year of life.
◦ It is important to support the growth of Maria's self-regulation.
◦ Each parent feels more comfortable speaking their first language.
◦ The parents want to please their respective families.