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Old 02-08-2008, 11:27 PM   #7 (permalink)
shel90
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Originally Posted by Doug5 View Post
my parents had the idea that learning sign language would be as usefull as learning latin. If youre the only person that knows it, what good does it do you? they and teachers felt my hearing was good enough that learning sign wasnt necessary.

The reason for my post is the thread about parents "allowing" their child to learn sign. Like its a taboo.

I think I should learn it for fun.
I have seen what happens to many kids when their parents dont learn sign language to meet their communication needs. My deaf brother is one of them and it is a very sad. It is a necessity for many deaf children for language and literacy development.
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