The case of the boy with normal hearing but with deaf parents highlights the idea that
A) exposure to English-language television helps children learn to speak English.
B) isolation from language speakers does not prevent language development.
C) to learn a language, children must be able to interact with people in that language.
D) maturational factors are essential in the development of language.

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To learn a language effectively, children need to engage in interactive communication with speakers of that language. The case of a boy with normal hearing but with deaf parents underscores the importance of interactive language exposure for language acquisition.

The Case of the Boy with Normal Hearing but with Deaf