The primary problem with using English-speaking children of immigrant families as interpreters is that:
1. The adults may resent their dependence upon the child
2. The subjects discussed may be too disturbing to the child
3. Children can be easily distracted, thus making them unreliable translators
4. There are concerns about the child's ability to convey important information
ANS: 1
Assuming that children are ideal interpreters for their parents may in fact be an insult to the au-thority of the elder who has to take directions from a child. Although the other options may be true, it is not the primary reason for the concerns regarding using children as interpreters.
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