Children who simultaneously learn two languages suffer learning problems and have lower intelligence than do monolinguals.

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This statement is false. Studies have shown that children who learn two languages simultaneously can actually have cognitive advantages such as better executive function and bilingualism benefits in areas such as problem-solving, multitasking, and creativity. However, language development in bilingual children can be affected by linguistic input and exposure to the languages.

Children Who Simultaneously Learn Two Languages Suffer Learning Problems and Have