There are varying degrees of bilingualism, and you don't have to speak both languages with equal fluency to be considered bilingual. In fact, native-like proficiency in both languages is rare. Most people will have a 'dominant' language.
This doesn't stop children from reaching a level of bilingualism that suits their lifestyle and needs. A child may be a passive bilingual - he or she has the ability to understand a second language but is unable to reply in that language.
A child may have basic bilingualism - when they can speak with family members and other adults but are behind monolingual children of the same age. Or they may have native-like ability - where their level of spoken language is hard to tell apart from their monolingual peers.
Whatever degree of proficiency you achieve, bilingualism or multilingualism can be a positive and enriching part of life. Especially for children and families who speak two or more languages either in the home or in the community.
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