A Handbook for Parents. First published in 1986, The Bilingual Family has provided thousands of parents with the information and advice they need to make informed decisions about what language policy to adopt with their children. This second edition contains updated references and new entries to the alphabetical reference guide. Contents:

1 Children and language

2 What is bilingualism?

3 Some things you should know about being bilingual

4 The development of the bilingual child

5 What will influence your decision whether to bring up your children as bilinguals?

Case studies: a number of bilingual families, and how they did it; an alphabetical reference guide.