children age 5 to 18 years in the American Community Survey, 2005-2011. Two groups of children are considered: those born in … the US (native born) and foreign-born children who immigrated prior to age 14 (the 1.5 generation). The analyses are … increases child bilingualism, while a higher level of parental education tends to decrease it. Children of Asian and especially …

incorporating dynamics among family members - mother, father and children. Single equation, bivariate, and four-state (multivariate … unmeasured determinants of proficiency exist between spouses, between siblings, and between parents and children, although the …