Question

Compare the benefits and drawbacks of being Deaf with hearing parents and being Deaf with Deaf parents. What benefits doesnt each arrangement have? Any drawbacks? Is one easier than the other? Why or not why not? (write at least 12 sentences)

Answer 1

Answer:

I’ve written before about many of the challenges I face as a deaf parent raising three hearing children.

Communication obviously is a challenging aspect, particularly in the years from infancy to childhood.

Raising hearing children to speak properly and communicate well with their deaf parent(s) takes a bit of effort, and support from family members.

My children have been well supported in this area, and never needed intervention.

My own hyper-awareness of their speech development meant that I was more actively involved in correcting their speech, and now with my toddler, in reinforcing his attempts to say new words.

However, I haven’t written about some of the advantages or positives to being a deaf parent to my hearing children.

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