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What individuals stand out as you think of the people who have influenced you in your life to date?
I think it was my core family. My father, mother and brother and definately my best friend. My pops I think taught me my work ethic. He taught me that my name is the most... more
Posted: Aug 8, 2007
Where did your family originate?
Hmm... On my mom's side, Mexico/Spain (Aguilar) On my pop's side, Mexico/French (Valtier) But, if we're not going back 4 generations, I guess we're from Durango, Mexico (pops)... more
Posted: Jun 8, 2007
If children are exposed to two languages early in life, they utilize a capability of human language that those who only have one language in childhood don't experience. Those with only one language can learn to translate, but may not easily accomplish thinking in any language but their first. What is the experience of true bi- or multi-lingualism?
Were you a bi-lingual or multi-lingual child? If so, what advantages or challenges have you experienced?
Yes, I was. There weren't many advantages to being bi-lingual when i was in elementary school. We... more
Posted: Apr 6, 2006