Raising CODA Teens & Tweens: Who’s Listening to the Radio?!
The radio is kind of a touchy subject in our household. Whenever I see the kids obviously singing around our home, I feel somewhat of a panic. I want to know what they are singing to and where they heard that. Before pre-deafness music was always around. But now, with our current situation and the “quality” {clears throat} of new music nowdays, I’m at a lose.
I have confiscated every radio in the house, with the exception of the alarm clocks. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not all music…just the music played over the airwaves. With the radio, the only control you have is to change the station or to turn it off completely. I have very good kids, but they are still young and need guidance. I’m much more open to the idea of ipods & other portable music players that can be loaded. My husband & I, along with the kids, can load music they like…with the appropriateness I love.
Any D/deaf parents of hearing children experience this? If so, how did you handle it?
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yes, I don’t allow radio either. Why do I want my kids to listen to Rush Limbaugh without my knowledge? hehe, Anyway, even though I can hear sounds with my CI, but I still have trouble making out what they are saying or singing. As far as I’m concern, musics could be about drugs and suicide.
That is EXACTLY my point! Oh I’m so glad someone else understands. Trying to explain my position to hearing family members is like trying to explain to a rock why its a rock. lol
You are a breath of fresh air…thank you