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NP.  Which three languages and how do you support it?  Is their spoken and written at grade level?  I came over when I was 6 knowing no English and reading and writing 10 yrs above age level in my native language and became English dominant within two yrs.  It's very difficult to support bilingualism much less trilingualism.  Any tips on how you managed?  My relatives are having the same issue with their young children, 8 and 6, who moved to the US two yrs ago.[/quote]

I agree with you that it is difficult, expensive and inconvenient. It also makes up for lots of awkward family time and loneliness. But we do it.

How do we do it:
 
 - no English spoken to the children unless completely necessary, including in presence of others
 - language 1 and language 2 afterschool and weekend activities (school, drama, music classes)
 - my mom lives with us and does all their afterschool care - she's a former teacher but speaks no English 
 - long summer breaks at country 1 and country 2
 - extensive library of age appropriate books in all 3 languages
 - we work hard to make them feel proud of being different.

I want to repeat, again, that it is difficult, expensive, inconvenient and emotionally not cost-free.  [/quote]

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