What is necessary to be bilingual?
There are different ways to get a child to be bilingual. Recent research shows that it is preferable to develop bilingualism in young children because it is a natural way to learn two languages at the same time. In order to learn a successful second language from the earliest childhood, parents, community, experiences, the environment in school and culture must be taken into account. The sum of the elements necessary to reach successful bilingualism.
Source consulted:
Bilingualism guide for parents and teachers, by Colin Baker.
Colin Baker is the author of several books on bilingualism and bilingual education, and Professor of Education at the University of Wales.