Lesson 9 Deaf Culture:

I learned that there are different views on what to do when you have a deaf child. I don't entirely believe in the pathologic view or cultural perspective. This document made me realize what its like to have a deaf child. The confusion of what to do, what would be best, or what is the easiest thing to do. I have mixed feelings about what I would do.

I don't fully understand how gaining back hearing works, but if their was a chance for my child to hear I would try to gain that ability for them. Sure, if this worked it would make it easier on both my child and I, but the real reason for doing so is because of the beauty of hearing I would want my child to experience all the wonderful sounds that fill my own life with joy. My child would have to take speech therapy in order to communicate with the majority of the population. I would have my child learn ASL, and I would help my child be a part of deaf culture. This way my child would be able to communicate with both sides. I believe I would be parent B.