Why should children begin learning an additional language in their early years?
Because it's natural and results in numerous benefits!

Children from birth to their teenage years learn language through an amazingly unique, natural process. Humans are born able to learn an unknown number of languages. Our brain is wired to easily and naturally learn language from birth to approximately age 12.

The benefits:

According to the Center for Applied Linguistics, learning multiple languages benefits children by:

• enhancing their cognitive skills
• better problem-solving skills
• increased creativity
• improved literacy in any language
• better comprehension of English
• enhanced listening and memory capabilities
• increased mental flexibility

Additionally, language learning at a young age, opens the doors to the world by:

• Increasing cultural understanding and sensitivity
• Better understanding and appreciation of other cultures
• Increased global skills for future employment and opportunities

Want more information on the benefits?  See these additional resources:

http://www.discoverlanguages.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3651

http://www.early-advantage.com/Articles/Topten.aspx

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16455841/