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Many people look at the world around them. The world in which their child will grow up. And in that world, hearing, and being able to speak is a huge benefit over learning a beautiful language like ASL (or any other sign- language.)
That does not mean that sign-language is dicarded. Sign language will be used anyway between child and parents, but will very likely not reach any high level. When the child can hear, focus will be on training the ear and brain. Signs will be used in the transition phase, but hearing will take over.
And with both sign-language and speech requiring time and effort in order to get to a good level, doing both can be a very taunting task.
Choosing one above the other is a very reasonable solution....
And from my own experience.... (for what it's worth) ... the child willl lead the way.... it will show which means of communication is preferred.... and it's view may change over time. As long as there is room for that, communication will be there...
Too bad many hearing people miss the point of the importance of sign language because they r too busy looking what works in the world around them instead of looking at what works for their child only. It seems like many people r focusing on meeting the communication needs of others not the children's. Due to that view, many deaf/hoh children miss out a lot of critical information during their formative years and end up with poor literacy skills. Maybe it is time to stop looking at what works for people in the world and having the child adapt to meet those needs as a priority but to look at ensuring that all children don't become deprived of language as a priority and then work on devloping speech skills as a tool. Doesn't the child's linguistic needs come first? Guess not. I know u will disagree with my suggestion but that's how I see it and will always see it.