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user-inactivated · 4158 days ago · link · · parent · post: Closing The 'Word Gap' Between Rich And Poor : NPR
I think I've read in the past that scientists theorize/assume that ubiquitous "baby talk" really hinders a kid's vocab/grammar/eloquence development. Makes complete sense. I wouldn't be surprised if the biggest thing the average parent could change that would make a difference in their children's development would simply be to eradicate baby talk and talking down to children completely.