Either there can be efforts to reduce the barriers between school and home or the effects of the home on student learning can be compromised as the child is then asked to work in two worlds—the world and language of home, and the world and language of school. For many children this is asking too much. It is also difficult for children in these two worlds to build a reputation as a learner, learn how to seek help in learning, and have a high level of openness to experiences of learning.
