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Building Vacabulary at Home

In your column about helping a child develop a more sophisticated vocabulary, you forgot to mention one easy solution: If the parents use more sophisticated vocabulary around the house, then the children will begin using the words. Not only will the child learn the meanings of the words, but he will also learn how to correctly use the words in sentences. - A Parent With Helpful Advice
Answer: The way parents talk to their children definitely influences the sophistication of their vocabulary.