This was the belief at the turn of the 20th century. My grandparents didn't allow their children to speak anything other than English because they were proud to be in America. They learned the language, worked, paid taxes, purchased homes, fought in wars, and became citizens. This isn't a new concept... Just forgotten.
My parents migrated legally from Spain and became citizens eventually. I was taught Spaniah first because that's what they spoke at home.
I'm eternally grateful to be able to speak Spanish so fluently and it has helped me in my career immensely.
Every language also shapes the way you view the world since words have connotatiins and meaning as well as the figurative language you use.
Having access to more perspectives is huge. Also opens up opportunities for if you travel to be able to ger around more easily and make more interpersinal relationships.
That being said, English should damn well be the public language of the USA.
Immigration also used to come in waves, typically spaced a generation apart to allow the last group to have fully assimilated before letting the next big batch in.
I went to college in AZ in the 70's, and the parent's of a guy in our dorm were from Mexico. He didn't speak ANY Spanish! I visited his family once, and they were so proud to be American citizens! (and I had the best Mexican food I have ever eaten at his house!) That used to be the norm. Now, it's like immigrants go out of their way to NOT become an American!
This was the belief at the turn of the 20th century. My grandparents didn't allow their children to speak anything other than English because they were proud to be in America. They learned the language, worked, paid taxes, purchased homes, fought in wars, and became citizens. This isn't a new concept... Just forgotten.
My parents migrated legally from Spain and became citizens eventually. I was taught Spaniah first because that's what they spoke at home.
I'm eternally grateful to be able to speak Spanish so fluently and it has helped me in my career immensely.
Every language also shapes the way you view the world since words have connotatiins and meaning as well as the figurative language you use.
Having access to more perspectives is huge. Also opens up opportunities for if you travel to be able to ger around more easily and make more interpersinal relationships.
That being said, English should damn well be the public language of the USA.
I hate the absolute disrespect the English language gets now.
I’m tired of seeing signs in Spanish. Either learn our language or get the fuck out.
Immigration also used to come in waves, typically spaced a generation apart to allow the last group to have fully assimilated before letting the next big batch in.
I went to college in AZ in the 70's, and the parent's of a guy in our dorm were from Mexico. He didn't speak ANY Spanish! I visited his family once, and they were so proud to be American citizens! (and I had the best Mexican food I have ever eaten at his house!) That used to be the norm. Now, it's like immigrants go out of their way to NOT become an American!