Children of bilingual parents who teach them both languages in infancy and early childhood __________.
A) generally take five to seven years to attain speaking and writing skills on par with those of monolingual agemates
B) attain language milestones in both languages far later than monolingual agemates
C) have a much smaller and less sophisticated vocabulary than monolingual children
D) separate the language systems early on and attain early language milestones according to a typical timetable

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Children of bilingual parents who are exposed to both languages in infancy and early childhood often separate the language systems early on and attain early language milestones according to a typical timetable. They may take longer to develop proficiency in both languages compared to monolingual children, but they still attain language milestones in both languages within a normal range. A and B are incorrect as they suggest delays in language development, while C is incorrect as bilingual children do not necessarily have a smaller or less sophisticated vocabulary than monolingual children.

Children of Bilingual Parents Who Teach Them Both Languages in Infancy