In middle childhood, many deaf children of hearing parents achieve poorly in school, are deficient in social skills, and display impulse-control problems. Meanwhile, deaf children of deaf parents escape these difficulties. This is likely because hearing parents
A) lack experience with visual communication.
B) often become frustrated and give up on exerting any control over their deaf children.
C) usually do not benefit from social support and training in how to interact with their nonhearing children.
D) do not have access to medical services for children with special needs.

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Deaf children of hearing parents often struggle in school and social situations because their parents lack experience with visual communication, which is the primary mode of communication for deaf individuals. Deaf children of deaf parents, who are also fluent in visual communication, do not experience these difficulties.

In Middle Childhood, Many Deaf Children of Hearing Parents Achieve