11 to 15

MYTH: Bilingual children ‘lag’ behind their peers and won’t catch up.
 
FACT: Although there might be an initial delay in language learning research shows many academic advantages of being bilingual, including superior problem solving and multitasking skills, as well as increased cognitive flexibility.
 

• Siblings often learn from one another and home. Encourage your teen to talk in your home language to provide any younger siblings