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What is one way family members can encourage oral language development?

  1. Talking to children infrequently

  2. Providing written instructions

  3. Talking to children frequently from birth

  4. Using technology as a primary interaction tool

The correct answer is: Talking to children infrequently

Talking to children infrequently is not a helpful way to encourage oral language development. In contrast, option C, talking to children frequently from birth, is the correct answer. Engaging children in conversations, narrating daily activities, singing songs, and reading aloud to them from a young age all promote oral language development. The more children are exposed to language-rich environments and conversations, the better their language skills are likely to develop.