Becoming something different

Esme is faced with a huge personality changing challenge which is completely unfair in a greater picture. We have had a couple of readings pertaining to this topic of knowing the english language immaculately or following below others socially and academically. Esme is struggling to learn the english language flawlessly to fit in and excel in school or else she may be placed in a lower level class. This just seems unfair because her not knowing our language well doesn't make her stupid in the least. We don't know her language why are we any better? She also struggles with the fact that her family wants her to remain speaking spanish because that live by their heritage very strongly. I don't think people should be evaluated by their ability to speak someone else's language. yes it would be probably be helpful but she is just as educated as the rest of the students and deserves the same respect.