For every individual who has a need for language development, the family is where all language policies begin, and where all the worthwhile language policies are ultimately implemented. The family language policy as an academic subject has gradually become the focus of post classical language policy research. This paper analyzes the relationship between family language policy and child language development, and explores seven areas of family language policy research from the perspective of child language development. We then also examine the fi ve factors that can have impact on family language awareness. Based on this, we propose planning approaches and strategies that correspond to respective developing phases of child language development. In conclusion, we argue that family language policy study should play a role in systematically planning child language development, early childhood education, and bilingual or multilingual acquisition. Moreover, it should also provide practical reference in studying the relationship between children and nurturers,parents’ language awareness, social attitude towards language and constructing bilingualism and multilingualism.
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