Safety
Deaf Parenting | Truth vs Assumptions series
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People often assume safety depends on hearing danger.
Deaf parents notice things most people overlook – movement, rhythm, silence. For us, safety isn’t sound; it’s awareness.
Assumption:
“But if you can’t hear, how do you keep your children safe?”
Truth:
“We use sight, awareness, and shared routines; safety is about presence, not volume.”
How do you create a sense of safety and trust at home?
