Do you want your child to grow up bilingual? This is a questions which directly affects parents of potentially bilingual children. The Bilingual Family * identifies the factors that will influence the decision of parents to bring their children up as bilinguals. * presents sixteen case studies of bilingual families which illustrate a wide range of different 'solutions'. * provides an alphabetical reference guide providing answers to the most frequently asked questions about bilingualism. ' ... the material is well-organised and easy to read and the common-sense advice from parents who have been through it all themselves - makes this book recommended reading for bilingual families everywhere.' The Japan Times