“Is this an ad from the bank, or am I in trouble?” No matter how young, “translator kids” are tasked with translating everything. Christopher Cheung reports. Christopher reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published June 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/06/13/When-Kids-Become-Translators-Parents/

When Kids Become Translators for Their Parents

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