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Now please tell us whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with each of these statements: A. Children in the U.S. should learn a second language fluently before they finish high school.
Children should learn a second language by high school · Asked in 1 wave, 2000 · 1,398 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly disagree | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 27% | 49% | 21% | 3% | 1398 | ±3 | |
| 18–29 | 28% | 45% | 23% | 4% | 275 | ±7 | |
| 30–44 | 26% | 51% | 20% | 3% | 481 | ±5 |
General Social Survey 2000 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2000 | 2000-02-01 to 2000-06-25 | face to face | 2,817 | 1,398 |
| 45–64 | 28% | 50% | 19% | 3% | 408 | ±6 |
| 65+ | 24% | 49% | 24% | 4% | 228 | ±7 |