So, being the "professional" that I am, I was reading an article in a new book that I've got called "Dreams and Realities:  Developing Countries and the English Language", which was published by the British Council (who we happen to have some dealings with here, since we're all into teaching language in some form or another!).  The chappy who wrote a chapter on "Language Policy, politics and development in Africa" quoted someone in his chapter.  I quote:
"We should stop teaching children through English right from the start because it is the surest way of imparting inferiority complex in the children and the society. It is poisonous.  It is the surest way of killing African personality and African culture."
And this is from a guy who wants to promote the learning of English!  I love it!