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In reply to the discussion: Feel like I am Surrounded by Tea Party Rednecks [View all]glowing
(12,233 posts)I wish I was more fluent in multiple languages and that they were taught at earlier ages in elementary school when children are first learning words and meanings, etc.
If you go to other countries, many of them know English and maybe a couple more languages. It is ridiculous that we aren't fluent in Spanish, English, and maybe Chinese at this point... It should be part of our children's curriculum... As it is now, companies pay more money for those who are fluent in Spanish and English in FL because it is so necessary for businesses. The kids who are in families that speak Spanish and also learn English in the classroom are going to far more enticing for an employer in the future.
Afraid of becoming cultured? Afraid of a language? Afraid of the world? Seriously stupid!!!