Mom Gives Sister an ULTIMATUM Over Deaf Daughter’s Treatment

Buckle up for some serious family drama! Meet a hearing mom who’s married to a deaf man and raising their adorable deaf daughter. ‍ ‍ While most of the fam is on board with learning sign language, sister Emily just isn’t feeling it. ‍♀️ Cue the tension, heated arguments, and one fed-up mama bear ready to lay down the law! Will an ultimatum save the day or tear this family apart? Let’s dive in and find out!

Family Drama: Sister’s Lack of Interest in ASL Causes Tension!

Sister Emily’s Refusal to Learn Sign Language Frustrates Niece Cora

‍ ‍ ‍ Family Makes Effort to Learn ASL, Except for Sister Emily ‍♀️

Brother-in-Law Rejects Baby Sign, Fearing It Will “Confuse” His Daughter

Cora Struggles to Communicate with Cousins, Parents Constantly Intervene

️ Sister Emily Pushes for Cochlear Implant, Shames Mom’s Decision

Heated Argument Erupts Between Sister and Deaf Husband Over Implant

Sister Excludes Deaf Niece from Game, Claims It’s for “People Who Can Speak”

Furious Mom Confronts Sister, Demands Effort to Include Deaf Daughter

Mom Sets Ultimatum: Learn ASL or Face Consequences!

Sister Gives Silent Treatment After Confrontation

Mama Bear Rage: Was the Ultimatum Too Extreme?

️ Who’s the A-hole? Mom’s Ultimatum Over Sister’s Lack of ASL Effort

Update: Mom Stands Firm on Deaf Daughter’s Upbringing, Despite Criticism

‍♀️ Embracing Deaf Culture: A Hearing Mom’s Perspective

Mama Bear Rage: Sister’s Refusal to Learn ASL Leads to Explosive Ultimatum!

Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got a classic case of family drama on our hands! This hearing mom is at her wit’s end with her sister’s lack of effort to learn sign language and include her deaf niece. From heated arguments about cochlear implants to straight-up excluding the little one from games, it’s no wonder Mama Bear’s claws are out! She’s laying down the law with an ultimatum: learn ASL or say goodbye to contact. The internet is divided on whether this is a justified move or a step too far. One thing’s for sure, though – this family’s got some serious communication issues to work through! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy drama…

NTA. Emily’s ableism creates obstacles to communication. Keep her in time-out

Defending against discrimination, NTA stands up for her daughter

Supportive comment applauds bilingualism, awards received, and lessons learned.

Defending a mother’s decision to wait for daughter’s cochlear implant. NTA

Emily is an ableist ESH but respect for deaf daughter is important.

A deaf person shares the difficulty of getting an implant later on in life

User suggests medical fix for deaf daughter, advises no contact

Choosing not to teach daughter spoken English limits cultural interaction ️

Deaf commenter calls out parent’s ego in denying daughter implants

Both sides have valid points, but cruelty to a child is unacceptable.

Deaf child’s treatment causes family conflict. Should relatives learn ASL?

Insensitive comment receives no support or agreement.

NTA. Sister cruel to daughter, good for you for advocating!

Sister’s ultimatum to learn sign language – YTA or ESH?

NTA. Learning ASL is crucial for communicating with Cora . Emily’s kids might regret not doing so later.

Sister was an a**hole, but expecting family to learn sign language is unrealistic. ESH.

Comparing hearing aids to glasses is a valid point

Deaf daughter’s right to communication sparks debate among commenters. ESH.

Language barrier causes conflict, YTA for blaming daughter.

Supporting deaf children is important. Sign language takes practice.

Aunt’s lack of interest in niece’s deafness is sad

ESH. Parent made decision for daughter, Emily discriminating against Cora.

Deaf culture vs. integration debate sparks fiery response

ESH, but NTA for expecting respectful treatment despite communication difficulty

User calls out OP for hypocrisy in deaf daughter debate

Consider cochlear implant for daughter’s future, despite deaf community backlash.

Sister’s audist attitude towards niece gets shut down. NTA

Learning ASL is beneficial, NTA for including deaf daughter.

Debate over teaching two languages leads to ableist accusations. ESH.

Deaf community member criticizes OP’s daughter’s treatment decision

Harsh criticism for a parent’s decision to ‘cripple’ their daughter

A blunt YTA comment suggesting the mother take responsibility.

Deaf child should not be left out. NTA for advocating

Deaf daughter’s cochlear implant sparks family feud. ESH, but…

Deaf child caught in crossfire of language dispute

Learning sign language as a grown woman is possible

Parent conflict over deaf child’s treatment, need for communication.

Emily’s treatment of Cora is awful, NTA suggests ultimatum

NTA. Asking sister to learn basic ASL for niece is reasonable

Suggestion to teach Signed Exact English is rejected with ESH vibe.

Deaf daughter’s language barrier not being used to broaden horizons ‍♀️

Implant adjustment concerns raised, possible gaslighting of child mentioned.

Deaf daughter’s treatment sparks debate on communication tools and inclusion

Learning ASL without a consistent partner is nearly impossible ‍♀️

Deaf daughter’s treatment debated: cochlear implant vs sign language

Signing with kids benefits all, NTA should ignore sister’s opinions.

Aunt’s nefarious behavior towards deaf niece results in ultimatum. NTA.

YTA for expecting sister to learn sign language ‍♂️

User thinks the mother is the a**hole for not giving implants

Sharing personal experience being hard of hearing

Debate over deaf daughter’s treatment leads to judgement and ultimatum

Deaf daughter’s treatment sparks debate on cultural child abuse

Harsh comment suggesting deaf daughter’s life is miserable without hearing

Parent criticized for prioritizing personal beliefs over child’s health

Implants could help, but both sides have communication issues.

Defending daughter’s rights against ableist sister. NTA

Seeking information on cochlear implants for deaf daughter’s treatment.

Deaf daughter’s well-being or ‘community’ dilemma? YTA according to commenter

Deafness and communication is a two-way street

Excluding a deaf baby is unacceptable. Cutting contact is necessary. NTA.

Teaching ASL is important & exclusion is heinous. Disabled not broken

It’s a tough situation. Both parties need to improve

Deaf daughter’s language choice defended by SLP against ignorant family.

Mother of deaf child advises about child’s obstacles and challenges

Grandparent embraces learning ASL, supports deaf individual autonomy. NTA

Denying deaf daughter hearing? Definitely YTA. ‍♀️

Controversial comment on deaf culture sparks heated debate.

Deaf daughter’s future – advantages and disadvantages of ASL vs speaking ️

Learning an entire language for your child shouldn’t be expected

Debate about cochlear implant and deaf identity. Everyone sucks here.

Compromise suggested, not force ASL but don’t exclude Cora.

Deaf daughter’s treatment causes family tension and frustration ‍♀️

Insensitive comment disregarding Deaf culture and child’s identity.

Empathy is key. Learning a language can be daunting.

Debate over daughter’s treatment divides family. ESH according to commenter.

Both sides have made choices, but cutting off daughter is extreme. ‍♀️

User calls out toxic Deaf culture and defends cochlear implants

Deaf cousin’s implant shouldn’t be a threat to family ties. ‍♂️

“Emily gets schooled by NTA commenter on deaf children”

Early sign language learning for infants benefits communication skills!

Choosing not to learn ASL is SIL’s priority, NTA. Protect daughter.

A blunt and honest comment about the mother denying her daughter an opportunity to enhance her life.

NTA but protect your child from discrimination and alteration.

User rejects judgement in judgment-based sub, called AH.

A harsh YTA judgment on the commenter’s ideology and refusal to learn ASL.

NTA, sister insulted and disrespected OP’s family. Boundaries are necessary.

Choosing to get a cochlear implant should be one’s choice. NTA.

Cochlear implants aren’t the perfect cure-all, hearing is a hearing-person’s solution ‍♀️

User calls out parent for neglecting deaf daughter’s social life

Sister is ableist, but demanding new language is entitled

A commenter calls out the sister’s ableist behavior.

NTA wins! Comment praises mom for standing up against sister’s BS.

User disagrees with NTA verdict, urges family to use device and learn ASL to improve daughter’s life

NTA. Teaching children bigotry against a deaf child is cruel