I see it a "fixing", but I also realize that there are some parents who don't know what to do for their child who has the hearing loss and feel that the CI is the best option. Personally, I am glad I never had to make that choice for my kids. They had hearing aids for a while, but after they were 10 or 12, decided that they did not like them. They had them for a good 4-6 years and decided that they weren't happy with them. They are fine now. I had HA's growing up, lost it all and am total deaf. HA's and CI's will not help me at all. For me, it was an easy transition since I was prepared for it. I am mostly happy and well adjusted and don't feel that I need to be "fixed" and I am glad.
