Capable Quote by Peter Farb
“No child is capable of speech until he has heard other human beings speak, and even two infants reared together cannot develop a language from scratch.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Language Instinct" by Peter Farb, 1995
Language development depends on exposure; infants need hearing speech to acquire language.
In simple terms: Kids learn language by hearing others speak.
Key Takeaway
Provide rich linguistic environments for children.
Themes
language acquisition
development
social learning
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
educational
scientific
When to use this quote
- early childhood education
- parenting
- speech therapy
- multilingual households
Key Concepts
Linguistics
cognitive development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your environment shape language learning?
- What role does interaction play in early speech?
A Different Perspective
Some children with limited exposure still develop rudimentary communication.
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