By the age of two, children are typically able to say a few hundred words. My son, Alexander, was able to understand almost everything in both languages - Greek and English - but he could say only six words.
Our concerns grew as we watched younger kids overtake his speaking ability. Like many parents, we questioned if we were doing something wrong (even experts can't escape the fear and guilt that comes with being a parent).
A number of enduring myths surround bilingualism, such as that it causes language delays and cognitive impairments.
However, research shows that raising a child bilingually does not cause language learning difficulties. Any lag in language development is temporary, so parents shouldn't worry!
