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Deaf parents and their hearing children
1University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Educational Psychology, 1310 South Sixth Street, Champaign, IL 61820 singletn@uiuc.edu
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|September 30, 2004
Summary
This review explores families with Deaf parents and hearing children, focusing on communication, culture, and the child's bicultural identity. It offers resources for supporting these unique family structures.
Area of Science:
- Family Studies
- Deaf Culture and Linguistics
- Child Development
Background:
- Families with Deaf parents and hearing children represent a unique intersection of Deaf and hearing cultures.
- Understanding the dynamics within these families is crucial for providing appropriate support.
- Existing literature often overlooks the specific experiences and needs of this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of families with Deaf parents and hearing children.
- To examine communication patterns, parenting styles, and cultural considerations.
- To explore the bicultural identity development of hearing children in Deaf-parented families.
Main Methods:
- This article is a review synthesizing existing research and literature.
- It draws upon sociological, linguistic, and psychological perspectives.
- Key themes were identified through a comprehensive literature search.
Main Results:
- Deaf parents utilize diverse communication strategies, often including sign language and spoken language.
- Hearing children in these families often develop strong bicultural identities and act as linguistic brokers.
- Parenting practices are influenced by Deaf cultural values and norms.
Conclusions:
- Recognizing and valuing the bicultural experiences of hearing children is essential.
- Tailored resources and support systems are needed for families, educators, and service providers.
- Further research should focus on the long-term outcomes for children and families.