Entitled Mom Demands Deaf Girl SPEAK Instead of Sign – Playdates CANCELED!

‍♀️ Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for a wild ride of a story that’s sure to get your emotions fired up! As a proud mama of two amazing 7-year-old girls, one deaf and one hearing, I’ve always tried to do what’s best for them. But when a new friendship with a neighbor girl takes a dramatic turn, I find myself questioning everything! Buckle up, because this tale is full of twists, turns, and some serious mama bear instincts!

Two Daughters, One School, Different Abilities

A School for All: Sign Language for the Win!

Location, Location, Location: Choosing a Home with Purpose

Lockdown Leads to New Friendship

‍ Meeting Lily’s Mom: A Clash of Beliefs

‍♀️ Trying to Help, but Met with Anger

‍♀️ Expertise Ignored: A Frustrating Conversation

No Need for Medical History: A Parent’s Choice

Lily Learns to Sign: A Friendship Blossoms

Embarrassment at Lily’s House: Pressure to Speak

No More Visits to Lily’s: Setting Boundaries

‍♀️ Enough is Enough: Ending the Friendship

‍♀️ Discrimination or Protection? A Mother’s Dilemma

❓ Seeking Advice: Should the Friendship Continue?

Neighborhood Drama Alert: Deaf Girl’s Friendship Fiasco!

Well, well, well… looks like this mama bear found herself in quite the predicament! When her deaf daughter’s new friend, Lily, and Lily’s mom started causing some serious drama, she had to put her foot down. From Lily’s mom yelling at her for letting the girls learn sign language to Lily herself trying to force her daughter to speak ️, it was a mess! In the end, mama bear had to make the tough call to end the friendship. But now, Lily’s mom is accusing her of discrimination! Can you believe it?! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this wild situation…

Supportive comment and agreement with NTA verdict.

Deaf girl’s mom preaches forcing speech and undermining parenting. NTA.

Refusing to let daughter play with girl whose mother prohibits sign language ‍♀️

Mom demands deaf girl speak; NTA stands up for boundaries.

NTA. Lily’s mom is ableist. Respect for sign language needed.

Deaf girl’s mom not obligated to cater to entitled parent’s demands

Defensive commenter expresses sympathy for deaf child’s situation. NTA.

Movie recommendation for deaf girl situation. NTA

Supporting parenting choices and calling out entitlement

Debating the accuracy of the clickbait title with no conclusion

Respecting parenting choices is important. NTA handled it well

Deaf girl’s mom stands up to entitled mom’s bullying tactics

Supportive comment defending parent’s choice to not force speech.

Using sign language is not a crutch, NTA.

Protecting Deaf daughter from bullies – NTA

Teaching sign language is beneficial. Entitled mom is manipulative. NTA.

Respectful parenting decision sparks agreement among commenters

Curious about communication, supportive of parent, critical of entitled mom.

Standing up for their child against a bully parent. NTA

Demanding a deaf child speak instead of sign? NTA draws line ‍♂️

Adopted NTA empathizes with deaf girl, shares painful experience.

Deaf girl’s mom tries to force speaking, NTA stands up

Navigating playdates with a deaf child and an entitled mom

Stand up for your child’s rights and educate the entitled mom

Protective instincts kick in – why trust entitled mom?

Deaf daughter deserves better, Lily’s mom is insufferable. Additional info requested.

Prioritizing children’s happiness: NTA comment promotes friendship over obligation.

Supportive comment, encourages learning ASL with no replies.

Empathetic commenter calls out entitled mother’s ego in exclusionary behavior.

Pushing opinions on kids like religion – NTA wins

Deaf community solidarity against Oral Schools and entitled parents. NTA

Respectful parenting choices should be honored. NTA

NTA. Lily’s mother is ableist and forcing conformity. Your decision is right.

Support for deaf girl and suspicion towards Libby’s parents.

Delusional mom accuses discrimination, avoid leaving kids with her

Deaf girl’s friend’s mom demands speech, OP NTA. Ridiculous entitlement.

Learning sign language is beneficial and should be taught in schools.

NTA! You’re raising well-rounded children. Keep doing it right!

Respecting boundaries is crucial in any relationship.

Breaking the silence: combating the stigma around being deaf.

Heartbreaking story of deaf discrimination and archaic thinking.

NTA calls out entitled mom’s narcissism and nasty behavior

Teaching sign language has many benefits, NTA handles situation gracefully

Mom stands up against bullying, cancels playdates with entitled mom.

The surprising ignorance around sign language and deafness

Mom bans sign language for deaf girl, commenter says NTA

Deafness and poverty – a perspective often ignored.

Choosing a CI and respecting language choices – NTA!

Deaf community disproves entitled mom’s outdated thoughts on sign language

Supporting the NTA verdict, but questioning the deaf culture ignorance.

Mother shames deaf girl for signing, playdates canceled. Commenters support.

Deaf child’s development shouldn’t be stunted, NTA stands firm

Discrimination accusations and professional expertise shut down entitled mom.

Heartbreaking situation for the little girl, majorly ableist mom

Exclusion because of deafness is not okay.

Defending ASL and understanding a child’s behavior.

Deaf person defends Lily’s right to communicate as she chooses.

Standing up against ableism in playdates

Deaf girl’s safety compromised due to entitled mom’s demands

Deafness is not a curse. Sign language is a language. NTA.

Defending a bullied deaf girl: NTA, entitled mom is trash

Support for parent’s decision to cancel playdates with entitled mom

Deaf child’s mom demands speech, cancels playdates. NTA highlights issue.

NTA, OP. Keep loving your child and giving him/her the best life possible.

Learning ASL doesn’t stop you from speaking ✌️

Setting boundaries for a child’s behavior, NTA

Teach kids that Lily’s mom’s behavior was wrong, not just ‘no playdates.’

Mom forces deaf child to speak; commenter sympathizes. #NotTheAsshole

Cutting toxic people out of your life – NTA

Parental differences can affect kids’ friendships – NTA comment.

NTA. Setting boundaries to protect your children from harmful ableist attitudes

Different parenting values affect child’s communication. NTA wins.

Defending Lily’s right to sign and standing up to entitlement

Putting daughters first, NTA cancels playdates with entitled mom.

Standing up for child’s right to sign, not speak.

Parent of disabled child supports OP, condemns Entitled Mom’s behavior.

Ending contact with discriminatory parent is best for your child

Cutting ties with toxic mom and daughter – NTA parenting done right!

Supportive comment applauds parent for raising bilingual child.

Breaking down prejudice – children can learn from each other!

Deaf community division is saddening, NTA for protecting daughter