In America. where in the foreign language they already speak. the principal language of interaction is English. rather than in English. And children who its use and active promotion through Governshould be moved quickly into mainstream ment policy can pave the way for unprececlasses are kept in language separation for 7 dented opportunity and national prosperity. But or more years. . . just as a common language opens the door to Immigrant parents who have expressed seri- communication. so too the lack of it erects a ous concerns about this practice have no re- barrier not easily overcome. If the common course. Despite parental fears that bilingual bond of a national language is neglected and programs do not bring their children fully Into denigrated long enough. experience teaches that the Nation itself will ultimately suffer.
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