And that was not off topic at all, doubletrouble. In fact, it hit the nail on the head. It took another deaf child to help the one who was troubled. And your son is so very lucky to have exposure to both his hearing family and his deaf family. You are providing him with an environment that allows him to develop the strong identity that you spoke about.
It is true that the case you shared is an extreme case...most parents aren't outwardly neglectful. They just don't see the need for the exposure to the deaf community.
Thank you for sharing that story. It was an excellent illustration.
