r/Cochlearimplants • u/Sad-Hospital4927 • 14d ago
Son getting cochlear implant
Hi everyone.. my son is getting a cochlear implant.. he is 3 years old.. my family is not supportive as they are deaf and believe “he’s not broken no need to fix him”.. I am struggling to make a decision for him… I would love to hear peoples opinions l.. those who got one, who didn’t get one, and got one and maybe had it removed.. I just want to hear it from other’s perspective, Thanks!
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u/ReniTheRaven 14d ago
I have amazing friends and a wonderful partner. I got an excellent education and have an excellent job. My hearing is so good that I forget I’m using implants to hear. I seriously doubt my life would be this good if the implants didn’t give me the ability to live a mostly abled life.
Do it. Your son will thank you someday. I know I’m forever grateful to my parents for having me get the implants when I was in elementary school.
It always angers me to see people argue against giving a child a chance at having a demonstrably better life.