The case of the boy with normal hearing but with deaf parents highlights the idea that
A) learning gestures is a sufficient method of communication.
B) even though isolated,he was able to form a sufficient pattern of communication for adequate socialization to occur.
C) to learn a language,children must be able to interact with people in that language.
D) the importance of maturational factors in the development of language.

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The case of the boy with normal hearing but with deaf parents demonstrates that in order to learn a language, children must be able to interact with people in that language. Because his parents communicated mainly through sign language, the boy had limited exposure to spoken language and as a result had delayed language development.

Answer: B 
 The case also highlights the idea that even though isolated, he was able to form a sufficient pattern of communication for adequate socialization to occur. His ability to understand and use gestures, along with his parents' love and attention, allowed for him to communicate and form social relationships within his family.

The Case of the Boy with Normal Hearing but with Deaf