Yet, as children of immigrants assimilate the local culture and language, some of them may lose much of their desire and even their ability to communicate in their parents ’ mother tongue.
Kuna immigrantide lapsed võtavad omaks kohaliku kultuuri ja keele, võib aga juhtuda, et mõned neist kaotavad soovi või isegi oskuse rääkida oma vanemate emakeelt.