tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post5349019247686421238..comments2024-02-05T01:40:17.832-08:00Comments on Spokesmama: Insights from Linguistics 350: First Language AcquisitionLisa Corriveauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-38563831410553554062011-05-08T21:32:20.310-07:002011-05-08T21:32:20.310-07:00This is so interesting. Often as a parent we see ...This is so interesting. Often as a parent we see things that other parents do that we instinctively feel is not the best approach to something, but what can you say? I have friends who refuse to use "baby-talk" with their little ones, and who insist on correcting their toddlers' and preschoolers' grammar as they talk. I have always felt uncomfortable about this as it seems to interrupt the flow of the child's enthusiasm and chatter, and YAY your sources agree with me!! Now how to subtly bring this up around other parents without being preachy or judgey......Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946921599128758013noreply@blogger.com