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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][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]

When they are school-age and no fully longer in an target language immersive environment. [b]Our DD is 2.5 and doesn't speak English. And we do not care.[/b]  :P [/quote]

Yaayy!  More employment for ESOL teachers like me.  But more taxes for you folks. [/quote]

If you really were an ESOL teacher, you would know how ignorant you sound. Our DD will being going to an immersion elementary school, and then a bilingual middle and high school. She has plenty of time to learn English and a limited time to learn foreign languages with ease. She has three passports and ideally will be able to go to college with multiple options without the bone-crushing student loan debt that many carry to their graves. 
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