A study showed that children who were younger than 9 when they immigrated reported preferring their new language to their native language, while those older than 9 reported preferring their native language and retained more proficiency in the native language. Why is this?
A. Those older than 9 when they immigrated have more attachment to the original culture and its language.
B. The younger children had more friends who spoke English and interacted more with English-speaking peers.
C. Those who were older when they immigrated are expected by parents to speak the native language at home.
D. Older children tend to befriend only children who speak their native language.
Answer: B
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