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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bilingualism is great. Speaking a language poorly is not and it is really hard to unlearn the way you talk. [/quote]

I think the point is, that these kids aren't really bilingual. Most nannies work around 10 hours per day. That leaves an hour or two with the parents in the morning and evening, mostly spent getting ready for the day or for bed. So during the majority of their waking hours they're exposed to either bad Spanish or bad English. Do you honestly believe this gives them an "advantage"? Or at the very least, does no harm? I think OP is our usual bored troll, but I honestly think hiring a nanny to speak a language you don't speak to your child (you have no idea how articulate or proper her language skills are) and whose English is basically unintelligible. Even if you speak perfect English with your kids on the weekend, they will learn bad habits, and if nothing else, you're missing out on so many hours that they could be hours that could be actually enriching to their language skills. [/quote]

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