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Aizaz Ahmed, Muhammad Asim Khan
, Mahwish Arif
Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of parent-formed family language policy on the language use of a bilingual child. Methodology: Qualitative research methodology was employed to collect data about family language policy through interviews with parents. Observations and audio recordings of the child’s speech were used to understand the bilingual performance of the child in the two languages. Data and Analysis: The data from all three sources, including interviews, observation notes, audio recordings, and speaking tasks were transcribed and analyzed through Spolsky’s language policy framework. Findings and conclusion: The findings from the data revealed that family language policy has a strong influence on the child’s fluency, identity, and attitude as preferred by the parents. Originality: This article reports the findings from empirical data collected for family language policy on the under-researched local languages of Pakistan in a Lasi–Balochi bilingual family and its influence on the language use of the bilingual child.
