No it isn't easy to learn. That's fine how you view the language, but I see it differently. It's visual, it's not use in books, they are not words. I don't want anyone to be offended, but I feel it is not a language like such I mentioned. I feel that it's best to teach deaf children what they will use mostly in their life around them. The question is, how is ASL useful in every situation besides teaching a concept, interpreting or chatting? *shrug* In my life, I don't see how ASL will be useful at all. I don't find ASL useful anywhere in my life. The only place I would find it useful is if I could meet deaf people who do use ASL for entertainment and hanging out. That's why I think English is important. At least for me.... If your profession in life is not anything that requires good writing or good communication skills, then I guess it doesn't matter to use those little words that doesn't seem "precious" to some people.
One of the question is how do we teach deaf children so that they can learn ASL and English fluently? I think it's important to learn both. No one needs to adapt to your language because you won't learn theirs if you can.
