Alberto Monteiro wrote:
>
> John Horn wrote:
> >
> > I think that if a child has the drive to communicate,
> > they will, the best way they are able. And once they
> > realize that verbal is better than sign,
> > they'll do that.
> >
> I was trying to present the data that Sign Language
> is a polemical subject. I didn't use it, but, of course
> YKMV.
>
> > If they don't have that drive, it doesn't matter what you
> > do.
> >
> The sentence, above, is exactly what I meant by
> "flame-bait" - because lots of people would disagree :-)
>
IMO, it doesn't matter who disagrees with me about my kid. Who is in the best
position to know what is best for their child? In all probability there are
cases when it would help and others where it would not. Insisting on an
absolute is foolishness.
Flame away! 8^)
Doug
