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Respect each person’s privacy. Never tell others what the group talks
about unless each person says that is okay.
Don’t worry, Eduardo.
I would never repeat
what you say here.
I know that.
It’s a relief
to be able to
talk freely.
Planning for action
Parents working together can take action to solve many problems. Here
are some useful steps for taking action:
1. Choose a problem that most people in the group feel is important.
Although many changes are probably needed, your group may be
more effective if it works on one problem at a time. At first, pick a
problem that your group has a good chance of solving quickly. Then,
as the group learns how to work together, you can work on more
complicated problems.
My mother
cares for my
son now, but
her health is
getting worse.
I have a new job in the
city. I can’t find anyone
who wants to take care
of a deaf child.
I need someone
to look after my
child on market
days.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)