Hi! I am a hearing student in an ASL class focusing on learning more about the Deaf culture and community. In my class we have been given an assignment in which we have to pretend we have just had a deaf child. We are to choose how we are going to raise the child and make some of the 'difficult' choices that parents must make. I just had a few questions (and to anyone who is reading this...I would love your input). First of all, what do you think is the best mode of communication for a deaf child with hearing parents. I am leaning more towards Total Communication because it incorporates ASL and speaking. I know that this is a touchy subject, but I also would like your input on cochlear implants. I can see both sides of the issue and would really like to hear what you have to say. Any other comments that would give me better insight and help me to complete my project more accurately would be wonderful! Thank you!