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> When it comes to children, then, the question is not just "do I want my child to hear better than I can", but also "do I want my child to speak the same langu
by altruios 6mo ago
> When it comes to children, then, the question is not just "do I want my child to hear better than I can", but also "do I want my child to speak the same language and belong to the same culture that I do" - something most parents want very much.
That's simply: 'what is best for my child' vs 'what is best for my relationship with my child'. Only one of those actually has the best interests of the child at heart. Only one of those opinions is respectable. Growing up with the latter leads to resentment towards the parent generally.
- lazyasciiart 6mo agoIt’s like raising your kid in a remote cabin without access to services and schools.
- altruios 6mo agoIts more like making that choice: and it having it be permanent. The child can never visit the city. You can always make someone deaf (unethical), but you can't always reverse hearing loss at an advanced age.
- lazyasciiart 6mo agoThe child can never grow up with education and healthcare. That’s the choice being made.
- marssaxman 6mo agoIt's not me that you need to convince.