So true. My grandfather said they would hide at school to speak in French cause they got hands spanked, I believe the punishment was, if caught.
Ive read somewhere that only 40% of LA spoke English during the 65 Census. Kinda like CA is now... :/
I don't recall being asked, but if I had been you could count me among that 40%. I could understand a little of it, but couldn't speak much beyond a few phrases.
I picked up what I could. Mostly from listening to cajun music with my mom and having her translate for me. I sure do miss her.
You learned all the cuss words. They probably say “curse” words in Oregon and Cali. Straight up, sorry about you missing your mom.