I think there are several reasons why that is.
So many Hoh/deaf people are doing gret without ever learning to sign. So hearing parents have proof that it can work that way, sadly for us. When they see a deaf kid, speaking not that clearly and signing pretty well, they don't say: oh great! Signing really helped that kid they will more likely think: maybe without signing that child's speech would be a lot better.
And that is just the point of view the majority of hearing people have.
They don't think about how hard it is for us, they see how they make an effort while repeating things and talking slower then usually. And you know why?! Because it simply does not affect them. It is kind of sad, but it is (unfortunately) completely human.
One should have higher hopes and expectations, then again always expect the worst of people, even your family, to avoid disappointment...
(Sorry, my son just woke up, maybe I can finish my post later, or tomorrow night.)
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So many Hoh/deaf people are doing gret without ever learning to sign. So hearing parents have proof that it can work that way, sadly for us. When they see a deaf kid, speaking not that clearly and signing pretty well, they don't say: oh great! Signing really helped that kid they will more likely think: maybe without signing that child's speech would be a lot better.
And that is just the point of view the majority of hearing people have.
They don't think about how hard it is for us, they see how they make an effort while repeating things and talking slower then usually. And you know why?! Because it simply does not affect them. It is kind of sad, but it is (unfortunately) completely human.
One should have higher hopes and expectations, then again always expect the worst of people, even your family, to avoid disappointment...
(Sorry, my son just woke up, maybe I can finish my post later, or tomorrow night.)
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