The anti-CI sentiments in general have calmed down. I have worked with kids with CIs, all with different experiences and levels of success. I agree with DD that a kid needs to have a full toolbox--plenty of communication options.
It's not easy as a parent to make those most critical decisions---decisions which will have affect the child's future so seriously. It's no wonder parents who are criticized for those decisions lash out from the stress. SP's post seems to have been an explosion of frustration.
I hope someday these issues won't be so divisive, and the Deaf and hearing communities will find more common ground. So difficult.
It's not easy as a parent to make those most critical decisions---decisions which will have affect the child's future so seriously. It's no wonder parents who are criticized for those decisions lash out from the stress. SP's post seems to have been an explosion of frustration.
I hope someday these issues won't be so divisive, and the Deaf and hearing communities will find more common ground. So difficult.