Yes, except that parents of deaf children who are deaf themselves do not see themselves as broken. They just don't. All the deaf adults I am personally aquainted with are hardworking and gainfully employed. I know many, many deaf people. And the ones here on FR are great people who speak several languages.
I see my kid's deafness as part of her, but it is not ALL that defines her.
Oddly enough, the movie X MEN III really opened my eyes to this. And I am no comic fan.
of course, i totally agree with this.
My daughters "identity" comes from her God and family.
whats going on with her ears means nothing.