“Entiendas” That was the first mexican word I learned. I was required by my teacher in New Mexico to help one of my classmates with our classwork. It was the FOURTH grade!!! That was well over 20 years ago. Was I resentful then, hell yes I was. I was trying to learn myself for goodness sake. I disagree with the chanting, but for kids to have real concerns in not the least bit surprising for me to hear. Oh, well...I see not much has changed.
I rebelled and took German. That was 25 years ago.
My kids seem to be following in my footsteps. My daughter does NOT want to learn Spanish. She wants to take German, too. :)