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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