Family life for Deaf people can prove to be rewarding but at times extremely difficult. Every situation is unique, but a very common one is to have hearing as well as deaf in your immediate family. Genes are tricky little things, so you never know if a child of a deaf parent will be able to hear or will be deaf. Some hearing learn english as their second language, sign language as being there first. In these types of families, everyone works together to help each other out. The hearing usually have to help out with extra tasks to help compensate for their deaf family member. This includes translating. Here is a little peek at a family and what their life is like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-Gc85nQK8w
Personally, this video opened my eyes to how strong a family bond really is. The secret is love.
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