Deaf family of four shares the joy of teaching their kids ASL
Estafani and Oscar, who run the ‘That Deaf Family’ TikTok account, have two deaf children and say ‘it’s a blessing to share their culture together.’
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Beautiful family❤
@DebbieH6065
Beautiful family 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@maewest4192
What an adorable family. The mother is full of joy. ❤
@gf4453
Such a beautiful family!
@aslkidsclub
🤟🤟🥰❤️
@julievelasquez6465
I wouldn't BRAG about it
@cynthiawhite5040
Why would someone ASK them if they WANTED deaf kids?? To them I say “FUCK YOU!! It’s NONE of your business on if they have kids or NOT!” They are AMAZING parents!! I❤❤
I had a friend who a deaf child and they REFUSED to learn ASL so the child could NOT even express his basic wants (bathroom) or needs (water/food) because his parents did NOT want to learn. I stepped in and called CPS to get him the care he needed but I applaud THESE parents!! They should have AS many children that God allows!! They are AMAZING with them!! Blessings to u!❤
@kristiestorie6978
Should be shown to all parents of Deaf babies!
@susanjeffay3851
ABSOLUTELY beautiful!! I cried so hard watching. But happy tears. My God they are such a happy gorgeous family❤❤
@adonia2275
Unique family a 🧏♂️ 2:31
@javierbarrucz7755
This is beautiful! Praying you and your family continue to find a wealth of blessings. Deafness in a hearing world is complicated, but your children have the blessing of parents who can not only connect with them on their level, but help them learn how to navigate as they mature and grow.
@trenae77
Some of the kids I've nannied have learned basic ASL words as a baby- milk, more, a specific sign for their favorite stuffed animal, etc- because many babies can sign before they can form words. But I think the bigger advantage is that ASL requires more awareness of communication from both parties. They can't just yell a word at me in ASL and assume that I've heard them; they have to position themselves so that I can see them, or get my attention, and they only sign after we've locked eyes. I think it makes them more aware of how communication works.
@angelicalicari8355
Beautiful family!!!❤
@rozalindcoleman2457
I wouldn’t call being deaf and signing as a “culture” 🙄 It’s just an impairment with a language to make up for it.
@saramarie9678
Great family may God bless and protect them.
@emilybazer
Seriously cried tears of joy when he signed milk lol
@emilybazer
This is awesome
@yvonnemacdonald3547
👂🦻 ~ This may be an unpopular opinion, but I do not see deaf parents of deaf children as good parents when they withhold cochlear implants From their children. I’ve heard of deaf parents who do not get their children the surgery for one single reason, they believe it’s wrong. Many deaf people see themselves as another race and they feel it’s wrong to deny what they are born with. They believe it’s their culture. I think it’s ridiculous, but that’s just my opinion. I guess just like they have their opinion. I’m not sure if this family feels the same as what I’m talking about, but as I understand it a lot of deaf people do. And it amazes me. Your life is limited so much by not having one of the two main human senses that we need.
But if I look past what I feel is morally abusive, if it does apply to this family, then yes I see a sweet family having fun and that’s great. It’s just difficult for me to think about only the cute part and not how the child is going to grow up to be extremely limited because of “culture“.
@iMatti00
My best folks 😍😍😍
@N...213
I AM CRYING!!! ❤
@biancaaustin5859
I'm hearing, but I learned ASL as my first language. i wholeheartedly recommend teaching it to your babies before they're able to speak.
very quickly, I realized that it was much better and more useful than crying. this is advantageous, for obvious reasons.
let's just say I hope your kids are smarter than me about it, though.
one time, I was around 18 months old, and I was watching TV. i was alone in the room, but my father was poking his head in the door every few minutes to check on me.
i was sitting in a little child-sized chair, which tipped backwards on two legs and leaned against the surface behind it.
the logical thing to do to remedy the situation is cry. call someone.
but signing is just so much more effective than crying! surely it'll help me here!
and that's how my father glanced into the room and saw me, looking very unhappy, sitting in a chair that was leaning on two legs…
while signing "help, help, help".
@martyruth77
Beautiful children, beautiful parents. Seeing such wonderful smiles and dimples and connection between humans, just brought tears to my eyes. The baby's happy dimples…wow!!!
@bwild7483
I always find it interesting that deaf people always the the action when they speak
@echofeng9284
what an amazing story and, such a beautiful family
@lindadurrant43
I think it's important to teach your children how to sign even if they aren't deaf. Not only does it make it easier for them to communicate their needs but I'm sure they'll come across people in their lives that are deaf. It'd be great for them to be able to carry conversation.
@xiopaovid1215
Im hearing but I have dreamed of having deaf friend being fluent in sign such a beautiful world I live in small town there is not many deaf to mingle with beautiful video beautiful folks
@daviddaniel387
So beautiful!!
@oliviad.2975