Mother Tongue by Amy Tan

Read “Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan and then answer then respond to the following prompt in at least 250 words:

Tan has made the following assertion: “Sociologists and linguists probably will tell you that a person’s developing language skills are more influenced by peers. But I do think that the language spoken in the family, especially in immigrant families which are more insular, plays a larger role in shaping the language of the child.”

Argue whether you believe that a person’s language is more influenced by peers than the family. Use evidence from your reading, personal experience or observation to support your position.