Mother Tongue Read “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan and then answer then respond to the following prompt in at least 250 words: Tan has made the following assertion: “Sociologists and linguists probably will tell you that a person’s developing language skills are more influenced by peers. But I do think that the language spoken in the family, especially in immigrant families which are more insular, plays a larger role in shaping the language of the child.” Argue whether you believe that a person’s language is more influenced by peers than the family. Use evidence from your reading, personal experience or observation to support your position.

Mother Tongue

Read “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan and then answer then respond to the following prompt in at least 250 words:

Tan has made the following assertion: “Sociologists and linguists probably will tell you that a person’s developing language skills are more influenced by peers. But I do think that the language spoken in the family, especially in immigrant families which are more insular, plays a larger role in shaping the language of the child.”

Argue whether you believe that a person’s language is more influenced by peers than the family.

Use evidence from your reading, personal experience or observation to support your position.