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Girl (8-9 years old) with mother at doctor's office

Kids Interpreting Medical Information to Parents

Source: National Public Radio

Because the children of immigrants often develop a command of English before their parents do, kids frequently serve as interpreters. That necessity can sometimes put young people in difficult situations.

This entry was posted in Culture and Belonging and tagged Culture & Society, Health & Medicine on August 1, 2018 by Mikki Gibson.

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