Rearing Children Bilingually (with Yet Again Reference to Vygotsky and Luria)

Abstract

Rearing children bilingually is a common goal of parents, educators, and researchers alike. Parents and educators "want to do this correctly" on the basis of practical necessity. Scientists, out of theoretical necessity, also want to understand bilingualism in terms of the general principles of human development. In this article we shall discuss the interests of these three groups, drawing on the fruitful studies of Vygotsky and Luria.