WHen i had my CI surgery, I already knew the risks and taht it would be a permant thing. But My parents didn't decide for me to get a CI, I did. IT was my decision. But my parents were signing to other deaf people that we know as i grew up with them since i was 3, was asking them what they think about me having an CI, they said: "no no let her be." But to me by my parents asking them felt like the blame was on them about my having of a CI. I was 9 years old when i had a CI. But to me for the people who is thinking about having their child have a CI, you might want to ask them first before you do anything. Its their decision really. Because I made that decision to get one. So, If the child doesn't want one, let it be. If the child does. then you can do something. Hope i didn't ruin anything about my saying to this. I'm only 14 lol.
