According to the Pragmatic-Interactionist model of language acquisition, when parents alter their language for their young child they slow down the child's rate of language development.

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The Pragmatic-Interactionist model suggests that when parents adjust their language to fit their child's level of understanding (often referred to as "motherese" or "parentese"), it actually supports and enhances the child's language development by making the language input more accessible and engaging for them.

According to the Pragmatic-Interactionist Model of Language Acquisition, When Parents