Deaf Teen Refuses To Communicate With Sister Who Refuses To Learn Sign Language

One teen feels isolated and frustrated due to her sister’s refusal to learn sign language in a world where communication is critical. The 17-year-old poster is HoH and relies on sign language to communicate with her family. However, her older sister has refused to learn, leaving her feeling ignored and misunderstood. The poster is now at a crossroads: should she continue to try to communicate with her sister, or should she stand her ground and demand that her sister learn sign language? The family is divided, with some calling her an a**hole for refusing to talk to her sister, while others support her decision. Read on to find out more about this family’s communication woes and decide for yourself: is the poster in the wrong, or is her sister being selfish?

Teen’s sister refuses to learn sign language causing communication barrier.

Deaf teen shares frustration over sister’s refusal to learn sign language

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Deaf teen ostracized by family for sister’s refusal to learn sign.

Deaf teen refuses to talk to sister who doesn’t sign

A deaf teenager has refused to communicate with their older sister after years of her refusing to learn sign language. Despite being hard of hearing, the teenager’s sister has never bothered to learn how to sign, making it difficult for the teenager to understand her. This has caused frustration and a rift in their relationship. The teenager has now taken a stand and has decided not to communicate with her sister until she learns sign language. While the parents are outraged, one of the teenager’s younger brothers is on their side, supporting their decision. However, the other brother is trying to stay out of the argument. What do you think? Is the teenager in the right to refuse to communicate with their sister until she learns sign language? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Sibling’s refusal to learn sign language causes communication breakdown. NTA.

Engaging with a deaf person requires extra effort. NTA.

Parents missed an opportunity to teach sister basic sign language

Communicate with her in sign language, force her to learn

Deaf teen’s sister refuses to learn sign language, NTA for refusing to communicate with her

Sister’s refusal to learn sign language leads to communication breakdown

Learning sign language shows effort and care for those with hearing loss ❤️

Supportive comment receives sarcastic reply from insensitive user

Relatable. ‍♂️

Deaf teen stands up to ableist sister, fights for brother ❤️

Agreement with commenter’s sentiment of shock and disapproval

Deaf teen’s determination to communicate results in tough choice for sister.

Communicate only through ASL, sister is being unreasonable. ‍♀️

Sister refuses to learn sign language, commenter supports deaf teen.

Standing up for communication access, **NTA**

Deaf teen’s frustration with sister’s lack of sign language knowledge

Deaf teen’s sister won’t learn sign, NTA stands up.

Communication barriers between deaf teen and sister with age gap.

Learning a few basic signs is a great way to show love ❤️

Sister not accommodating deafness, NTA for refusing to communicate

Deaf teen stands up for herself, NTA

Communicating with family shouldn’t be a struggle

Sister refuses to learn sign language, commenter says NTA

Deaf teen’s sister feels pushed out; not communicating won’t help

Generous offer of hearing aids receives appreciation ❤️

HOH Reddit user sympathizes with frustration of communication barriers.

Sister refuses to communicate effectively with deaf sibling. NTA.

Sibling’s lack of effort is understandable but deaf teen’s hearing aid issue is valid

Learning sign language takes time, but clear communication is key. NTA.

NTA. Sister should learn sign language for better communication

Deaf community member offers help for expensive hearing aids

Sister refuses to learn sign language, commenter says NTA

Comment section turns on parents in support of deaf teen

Learning ASL to communicate with a deaf sibling is important ❤️

Deaf teen vs sister in language barrier feud

Sibling conflict resolved: Not the a**hole.

Empowering response! Deaf teen stands up to ableist sister.

Communication is key . NTA, but talk to her.

Showing basic respect includes learning basic signs

Sister won’t learn sign, giving a taste of exclusion. NTA

Learned sign language for work, sister should learn for family

Deaf teen receives support for not talking to uncooperative sister

Deaf teen considers revenge on sister for not learning sign language

Adapt to the whole world, but not your own sister? NTA

Deaf teen’s sister refuses to learn sign language. NTA.

Fighting audism and being NTA, Deaf teen stands up for communication.

Engage in conversations by insisting on being accommodated. NTA.

Deaf teen labeled YTA for not communicating with sister

Commenter offers potential explanation for sister’s lack of sign language skills

Deaf teen stands up for herself, sister needs to learn sign

Opinions split on sister’s refusal to learn sign language

Deaf commenter shares frustration about lack of effort from hearing people

Sister refuses to learn sign language, is she the a-hole?

Deafness makes communication difficult, sister should learn sign language.

Empathetic commentator offers advice and encouragement to deaf teen and family ❤️

Encouraging warning on the difficulty of language learning

Deaf teen stands up to unsupportive sister

Deaf teen explains struggles with hearing aids, calls sister TA.

Learn the lingo: HoH means hard of hearing

Communication is key Don’t give in to ableism

Communication is a two-way street

Sister refuses to learn sign language. NTA for setting boundaries.

Sibling solidarity through Braille. Sister should learn to sign.

NTA for refusing to communicate with sister who won’t make effort

Sign language is a human right! Learn basic sign language