I wonder if there is a point where emphasizing the language skills on to a young child may actually have a negative impact on their socialization?

Answer 1

Wouldn't that depend upon which language skills were being emphasized?

Answer 2

The language skills I am referring to are, the learning-theory approach, nativst approach and the interactionist approach are the language skills being emphasized.

Answer 3

I don't know of any negatives in these approaches.

Answer 4

It would depend on how the language skills were emphasized. Is punishment involved? Modeling?

I also agree with Ms.Sue. Writing, reading or oral skills?