After losing most of her hearing in an accident, this woman embraced being deaf and learned ASL. However, her parents refuse to learn sign language and insist on communicating through voice-to-text on their phones, making conversations exhausting and chaotic. After struggling through yet another Christmas with her family, the woman told her parents that she would not be visiting until they show effort in learning ASL. Is she in the wrong for making this demand? Read her story now to find out.
Deaf Person Tells Parents They Must Learn Sign Language To Have A Meaningful Relationship
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After losing most of their hearing in an accident at 18, this person has now embraced their deafness and learned American Sign Language (ASL). However, their relationship with their parents has suffered as they refuse to learn ASL, causing communication to be chaotic and frustrating. The person has asked their parents to make an effort to learn ASL so they can have a shared language and a meaningful relationship, but their parents have dismissed their needs. The person has now given their parents an ultimatum - learn ASL or they won't be visiting again for a long time. This has caused tension and accusations of wanting to cut them off. The person is asking if they are being unreasonable. Can you relate to this story? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
NTA. Turning on captions costs them literally nothing and is not hard or time-consuming.
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Parents refuse to learn sign language, hurting deaf child's feelings 😔
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Parents should learn sign language to have a meaningful relationship 😔👉👈
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Parents unwilling to learn sign language, NTA OP, sad situation 😔
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Deaf person rightfully demands sign language from unsupportive parents 💪
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Parents must learn sign language to connect with their child ❤️
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No need for toxic relationships, NTA 🙅♀️
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