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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What percentage of American parents are really allowing the AP to teach the child her native language and culture?[/quote]

Our AP communicates to our toddler solely in the target language (our requirement) and to us solely in the target language (her choice). When she cooks (rare), she cooks her native foods. She organizes holiday celebrations from her tradition. She takes (pre-quarantine) toddler to target language events. She now does zoom language events with toddler. We would not have an AP were it not for the language piece. [/quote]

Same for us. The only reason I am willing to deal with the hassle of having someone live in my house, restrict my food choices, etc. is for the language/cultural exchange. This is my gift to my children. For me, having a nanny would be MUCH easier. [/quote]
Where do the children learn about their own culture?[/quote]

It sounds like the parents are prioritizing the originating culture, not American “culture” which they can experience at school and with friends as they grow up.  There is a very, very narrow window to establish a native accent, and that’s what these parents are doing.[/quote]

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