Two 3-Year Olds Attempt to Break the Language Barrier

5/10/25

libraford: I’m at the pediatrician office watching two 3-year olds attempt to break the language barrier.

English-speaking child: baby! baby!

Spanish speaking child: jesta bebe!

[excited screaming from both]

Spanish: [produces a toy of some kind]

[excited screaming from both]

Spanish: do … do you … quieres … ahhh …

English: do you want to come pl-

Spanish: ¿Juegas conmigo?

[toy makes a sound]

[excited screaming from both] 🗒