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