Family language policy in the context of return migration: A case study

Return migration has probably been granted the lowest attention in field of family language policy (FLP). The current paper seeks to address this gap research and explores dynamics FLP a Polish context their temporary Germany return Poland. authors investigate how mobility affects FLP, especially towards L1 (Polish) L2 (German) migration. study takes qualitative, interview-based design, supported by portrait technique. An analysis interview data evidenced parents’ strong support for maintenance development throughout whole process lack it case after results have also that individuals family, including children, significant autonomy agency can shape independ- ent FLPs, which are aligned neither with parents nor siblings.