It's funny that you have some of the same experiences as me. I am a hearing CODA that grew up in the 80's. When my parents got CC, they turned off the sound on the t.v. to force me to read (I hated reading). I never complained. Now that I am an adult, I can't watch t.v. without CC! I have been married 14 years (today) and now my husband (hearing) is the same way. We depend on the CC to "hear" the t.v. I love it!
I also work in a school and I encourage all teachers to use CC because it is a proven fact that it helps improve reading skills, is good for ESL learners, and makes t.v. and movies accessible to our DHH students.
