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Normal hearing adult children of deaf parents were surveyed by mail to assess their life contentment, self-esteem, relationships with parents, and life experiences. Scale scores varied greatly, but no clinically significant problems were seen. Common dilemmas were maturing at too early an age and interpreting for parents.
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