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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The reason you find Spanish not useful is because you don't use it! I'm just saying there is an inherent bias in your perspective. I learned Spanish (and two other languages) very late in life, really dug in, and use them every day. Languages have propelled me forward in my career. Now, if you want to be a scientist, engineer, etc. then STEM is another great option. I think the point here is to challenge our kids and open doors for them. Both languages and STEM can do that.[/quote]

I don't think I said I didn't find Spanish useful.  I was only making a point that I don't speak it now as much as I did in school.  My use of the language now is medically based (not conversational) as many of my patients are native Spanish speakers.  So yes, I do still speak Spanish now but I don't think learning it over 10 years while in school was any "better" than learning it as an adult like you.  I agree with you that learning languages can open doors for our children.  My question is why can't Hebrew be a part of this language conversation too you know?  Someone posted the number of people who speak other languages and it seems that people only care about those select few.  Do they open more doors?

Thanks for your perspective.[/quote]

Sorry to chim in another point on my own post :-).....maybe if I had chosen a career path that would have allowed me to use Spanish on a daily basis, learning it as I did would have proven beneficial.  I never thought as a young adult that I needed to take Spanish to propel me into a career or life where I could use the language I learned.    I liked Sela because they were learning something new not because I could see them speaking Hebrew fluently in their careers.  I can't see that far into the future though and where Hebrew has its place (or not).  I can barely see past my oldest starting Kindergarten :) [/quote]

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