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<blockquote data-quote="Beckell" data-source="post: 2520361" data-attributes="member: 83496">Thank you for sharing it with us! I can understand you!&nbsp; I am myself deaf and do have a hearing son. I can related this with you as I grew up in a hearing world.I’m glad that you are making an effort to be a good and understanding dad. My best advise is to NOT let your child do the work for you like be an interpreter. Once you are out in the world such as dr appt, meetings etc. You will need to have a professional ASL interpreter for your needs. It’s not fair to put the burden on your hearing child and it can be extremely frustrated if you do that. Encourage using ASL when communicate with your child. He or she will pick up fast rather than wait until older. Also never let your child says “nevermind” or “it’s not important” if some reason someone talk to your child but ask the person to talk to you instead of your child.&nbsp; I think these are the common advises. Also I encourage you and your whole family to be patient and understanding. I’m curious how old is your child? Have you thought about getting into some kind of parent support group for deaf and hard of hearing children? These parents with deaf and hard of hearing children may have many advises, resources and give you a great support system!None of us are perfect parent but try to be the best parent we can be.God’s blessings on your family.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Beckell, post: 2520361, member: 83496"] Thank you for sharing it with us! I can understand you! I am myself deaf and do have a hearing son. I can related this with you as I grew up in a hearing world. I’m glad that you are making an effort to be a good and understanding dad. My best advise is to NOT let your child do the work for you like be an interpreter. Once you are out in the world such as dr appt, meetings etc. You will need to have a professional ASL interpreter for your needs. It’s not fair to put the burden on your hearing child and it can be extremely frustrated if you do that. Encourage using ASL when communicate with your child. He or she will pick up fast rather than wait until older. Also never let your child says “nevermind” or “it’s not important” if some reason someone talk to your child but ask the person to talk to you instead of your child. I think these are the common advises. Also I encourage you and your whole family to be patient and understanding. I’m curious how old is your child? Have you thought about getting into some kind of parent support group for deaf and hard of hearing children? These parents with deaf and hard of hearing children may have many advises, resources and give you a great support system! None of us are perfect parent but try to be the best parent we can be. God’s blessings on your family. [/QUOTE]

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