Domestic Theater: The Brink of Language

Dramatis personae:
CHILD, aged 15 months
PARENT

Scene: A living room. Scattered crayons and toys. A sofa.

CHILD (clearly and articulately): No. [Shakes head.]
PARENT: Can you say--
CHILD: [Shakes head.]
PARENT: --"yes"?
CHILD: No.
[Curtain]



Sep 23, 2008, 09:08 AM     drama · getting to no · language acquisition · Mack · parenting


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