re: Enormous waste of time in schools

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It's not that it's a waste, its that we do it backwards. It should be taught at the youngest ages, immersion is the way. My son goes to a French immersion school and he's learning so much I almost can't believe it.
There is evidence that bilingual children test higher in math and science later on.

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I was in a French immersion program when I was growing up, too. I am very surprised they still exist. I'm happy to that they still do, especially in Louisiana where speaking French is a big part of our culture.

ETA: Or I should say was a big part of our culture. Most of the French speakers I know have passed away.