Some May Criticize But I Understand My Dad’s Signing And That’s What Matters

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This video is the fourth and last video my Dad and I filmed together last Fall. From time to time, throughout the years, I have gotten comments criticizing my Dad’s signing but I never replied to those comments. I have been meaning to make a video about it but I kept putting it off. Then last fall, my Dad and I spontaneously filmed a RU-vid video together and then I asked him to film a few more videos with me, to help me get started, to get in the habit of filming a new video every week and as usual, there were a few criticizing comments but it wasn’t until I read that one comment saying that ASL 1 students know more signs than my Dad 😒 that I finally made a video about it. I’m not upset about these comments but they really don’t understand and I wanted to explain- I’m very blessed that my parents even sign because not many hearing parents of deaf children learn sign language to communicate with their deaf child. Yes, there will always be people who criticize, that my parents’ signing should have been better but really, it’s a blessing that they even sign. I’m so grateful they chose to learn sign language to communicate with me, I really can’t imagine my life otherwise. I hope to encourage more hearing parents to learn sign language and have a good relationship with their deaf child as it will really enhance their lives.
Thanks for watching! As always, I appreciate all your kind words, thank you. 💛
P.S. Here are a few links for hearing parents of a deaf child to check out:
Link 1: www.nad.org/resources/early-i...
Link 2: www3.gallaudet.edu/clerc-cent...
Link 3: aslized.org
P.P.S. Here is the link to the interview with my parents if you haven’t watched it yet. In the video, my parents shared what it was like finding out I was deaf and what it was like raising a deaf child. • Raising a Deaf Child -...
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@gabrielpatten6939 4 года назад

Some of us hearing people will never sign perfectly, but your dad looks like he's trying his 100% best to communicate with you, and that's good enough

@nataliediaz4736 4 года назад

I love him. He seem like a great father. You can tell he is trying very hard!

@stopthegop4894 4 года назад

He is, so cute!

@ramcharger154 4 года назад

He seems like he'd learn Spanish backwards if it meant communicating with you.

@rays4101 4 года назад

I can’t believe people are criticizing that!! As you mentioned, having a family that signs -even if it’s exact English signs - is a blessing!! THANK YOU for sharing your videos with us, THANK YOU for sharing your family with us. There are so many good people out here who support you always and don’t criticize you. Sometimes the few bad comments seem to weigh more than the good ones. Don’t let them take away your peace and happiness that you always share with us :)

@YamelaineGarcia 4 года назад

I was thinking the same thing, shame on them!!

@thunderstrike-rw4hn 4 года назад

@@YamelaineGarcia is it the hearing community or some of the deaf community as well !??

@adrian-linisteanghel750 4 года назад

Hello. I’m deaf. I would have given anything to be able to sign with my family. It saddens me sometimes how a few people in deaf culture get specific with this. I get people wanting to ensure ASL is respected as a proper language and all but I must say it does hurt when people comment about things that miss the point. The point is that you can communicate. The point is that you feel respected by your father, mother , sisters or anyone else in your life. The point is that we try our best and THAT is what should be celebrated. Because what’s worse is to not try, to not show up. You see what I’m saying right. These kind of comments would deeply deeply bother me. I don’t feel happy people have said things like this but please know not all deaf people try to be super perfect or exclusive. And a lot of people who have the time of day to add feedback like that have a level of privlage maybe there not as aware of. Ash you know what matters. Your very smart. You know what matters at the end of the day. Love you and your family. Wishing y’all the best and good vibes.

@thunderstrike-rw4hn 4 года назад

@@adrian-linisteanghel750 total agree with all u are saying

@adrian-linisteanghel750 4 года назад

thunderstrike2525 odinson thank you very much. I hope ash and others know it’s not worth people’s judgment. She’s strong and smart and gives me a laugh and happiness. Plus I think it’s just amazing when someone tries. That is what counts. I don’t use my voice at all. It’s lonely. I couldn’t care less if the sign isn’t perfect haha I am so uplifted just because someone tried !!

@Sondan1988 4 года назад

Ashley you are so beautiful when you are around your Dad because you just beam with happiness. SCREW THE HATERS !!

@nicholaswayne8944 3 года назад

Yes second that

@SignDuoChannel 4 года назад

Hi Ashley! Your dad’s signing is great! People who criticize you don’t realize you guys have your own language and way of communicating that works for you! That’s what matters, and your dad’s singing is great! Im super impressed with his signing. Thanks for making these videos. I think you have such a truthful and positive message!

@AS-py2ki 3 года назад

You are also a great teacher

@DaisyDays 4 года назад

I see no problem here. they’re communicating with each other and they both understand each other so why are people giving them a hard time 🤷🏽‍♀️

@KyoTo7 4 года назад

I think that's silly for people to criticize her dad's signing. It's not his first language 💁🏻‍♂️ That's like criticizing parents for having an accent or incorrect grammar in English when their first language was Korean, or Spanish, or something else.

@LaundryFaerie 8 месяцев назад

This is such a good point.

@user-dh1uf7cq1o 4 года назад

Dear Ashley, as a guy who works with deafs for lot of years, it is so rare thing to find any families who try to learn signs. So, I can say you are blessed with such a communication. Other thing is: there are always some "home signs" all the deafs and hearing use just inside their family. Same as some deaf schools have their "own" signs no one outside can understand. We even play game sometimes with my pupils: if somebody doesn't understand sign, I finger-spell that word, and then group show their signs. As a guys from different schools and towns, we always got 2-3 signs. Pupil always felt a real happiness anytime they found new signs, or how different and colourful can be some signs. P.S sorry for bad English

@juliashireen6195 4 года назад

This comment made me say WOW! 😍

@deepapatricia 3 года назад

Bad english? Well we all understood what you said... same goes with the Ashley's dad... Like you said, to each, their own signs

@deeannmartin924 4 года назад

Your dad is adorable.

@vernowietsch 2 года назад

"Talking with my voice is fun." Something about that hits different. I've never looked at it that way before. That something so natural for me and most other people would be exciting for others. Thanks for sharing this, I'm learning so much from you.

@jimbrigis915 3 года назад

Ashley,; HATS off to your parents who took their spare time to learn sign language for you. No matter how skill they are. Better late than never. I'm impressed with your parents' willingness to communicate with you. Cheers!

@1214Nunez 4 года назад

What a great father for learning to sighn.

@Leftand210 4 года назад

Love you AND your dad. As long as you two can communicate everyone else can kick rocks.

@genevievebaker6246 3 года назад

I'm learning sign for my toddler and honestly I will be thrilled if I can get to your parents level. It's not easy, especially working a full time job and learning as much as possible at night but I'm determined to do what's best for my baby.

@cherylsyoutubies 4 года назад

I literally cried at the beauty of this video with your father. You and he have a beautiful relationship and your love and respect for each other is so obvious. Any child, hearing or deaf, would be blessed to have him for a father. And any parent would be equally blessed to have you for a daughter. You are gift to this world, Ashley.

@corafriebl 4 года назад

You don't have to justify yourself to others. You communicate as you can best understand each other. I also talk to my parents with gestures. They understand me best when I speak with them. Both sides try to have a deep understanding. I turn on my voice and they speak for me with their hands. Just like you. I'm also so happy and blessed to have a deep relationship with my mom. Be blessed 😊

@3th4nP31ff3r 4 года назад

I think your dad is great at singing and he’s very expressive because he loves doing it. Sign language is one of those languages where being passionate makes it more fun to do/speak. When I’m sign I don’t get into it as much as your dad does but that’s ok because everyone is different.

@goldfishcrayon 4 года назад

My brother is hard of hearing and growing up we learned sign (he was born in the late 90s) I remember really corny VHS videos and going to some beginner family classes since there's a deaf community where I grew up. My dad went to college to learn. I didnt realize so many hearing parents didnt learn or teach sign to their deaf children until I became an adult and it mortified me. Communication and expression is a necessity for everyone. No one should criticize as long as you are doing your best.

@gracefullyblessed555 4 года назад

Proud of ur dad, I would love to learn that language, and he didnt give up even with his mistakes, some just stop doing what they love cause of criticism but happy that he continues sign language isnt a easy one

@susangiusto7963 4 года назад

Both of you are precious! Ignore complainers and continue to communicate ANY way you want to! THAT is what is important! I LOVE your efforts and your videos!

@AmyAlleyMusicFriends 4 года назад

I stumbled on to your channel after someone signed a question to me while we waited in line. I had never experienced that and did my clumsy best to reply but thought it would be nice to at least learn a simple phrase. After seeing this video with your dad and hearing a little of what your experience has been like I feel like I really learned so much more. Thank you for sharing!

@starzart1979 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. I think you’re all wonderful. I’ve learned sign language for three years now with my 3-year old and can understand only a smidge of what your father is able to sign!!! His dedication is inspiring. I’m half-deaf and wear hearing aids and I really want to learn more!!!!

@unicornmadness6286 3 года назад

Your father seems sweet, amazing very care free and it's completely obvious that your father loves you to no end. Please don't let TROLLS steal your guy's sunshine and stop you guys from doing these video's, there wonderful and thank you for sharing your father and yourself with the world. There's always someone who doesn't like something someone's doing out here in today's society either on this platform ( RU-vid) or grocery store, you just have to ignore them and keep going which I'm sure you already know this Ashley. ❤❤ You're amazing your parents raised you very well I see because I wouldn't of been so nice confronting those troll's and that's why I love watching your channel you're helping me learn not only how to sign but to be calm, patient and understanding. ❤❤

@silkekolb8307 4 года назад

What a lovely family and what a great Dad! Shame on anyone who criticizes.

@cnncenter 4 года назад

This video brought a tear to my eye. I love it. So much love in 20 minutes ❤️❤️❤️

@deeell1478 4 года назад

I think it’s fantastic that your folks took the time to learn to communicate with you!!! None of us are perfect, whether we sign, or speak! Blessings to you, and your family..thanks for all you do to help us learn ASL.. 😊

@SmokeyCue 4 года назад

From what I see your dad is doing great signing. I think as long as you know what your dad is trying to say to you is all that matters.

@zoritsanepenthe638 3 года назад

I just found your channel and I wanted to let you know that your family is awesome. I wasn’t aware that some parents of deaf children never try to learn sign language. I had some friends in high school that were deaf, and I tried learning as much as I could from them to be able to communicate. People need to learn to keep their comments to themselves if they have nothing nice to say...and your dad should be proud that he’s working at learning as much as he can.

@heidiweinert3260 2 года назад

Considering the stats on how many fathers do not bother to learn it at all, I would say that you are a lucky woman to have such a loving father.

@rickhambric9737 3 года назад

You can tell he truly loves you. That is what matters. Whether or not he signs perfectly isn’t important. He try’s his best because he cares about you, loves you, & wants to be a part of your life no-matter what. He should be proud as he has raised a daughter that is not only smart, but beautiful inside and out.

@Fuzzysea693 4 года назад

Your video made me cry!!! I have a great relationship with my dad as well-he’s like my best friend. I’m so glad you were blessed with that as well! I can see how happy you guys are talking together. ❤️❤️

@amywestbeld9968 4 года назад

Enjoyed watching this! I can understand your Dad's signing and I am glad I learned sign language from my Mom since she taught for the school for the deaf but I am also really good at reading lips though. I was adopted from Seoul, Korea and came to America when I was 10 months old, I was born in 1982. I have been hard of hearing most of my life but in the last 10 years became profoundly deaf but was able to have right sided cochlear implant surgery on September 6, 2019 and waiting to hear about left sided cochlear implant surgery. No one is perfect and everyone signs differently but I am glad I can still understand what people are saying since I can understand most signs. I am blessed to have wonderful parents that helped me learn.

@jamiladuffy1193 4 года назад

I'm a CODA and I think its amazing that your family has made an effort to communicate with you. I know so many of my moms friends who are deaf and have hearing children they cant really communicate with. imagine that? I also have deaf friends who grew up either in a household where noone signed but they however went to a school for the deaf. I also have a friend who went to main stream schooli ng and knew no ASL at all. He is hard of hearing. I met him at Gallaudet University. Before year two he was a beast !! There is a lot when it comes to families with deaf family members. Its hard for everyone. but you are def a blessed one to have the family you have. Eff the people commenting. They obviously don't know anything!!

@hajarjourhlala830 4 года назад

Thank you for this video. Ashley you look so happy around your dad, and that's what matters. So, don't care much about what others say or think. Just be yourself... God bless you.

@RoflsaurousRex09 4 года назад

For crying outloud some people can't even speak their first language perfectly! There are many words I can't pronounce, I have to ask my husband what they are. You are both right the whole point is that we communicate well with the people we love.

@pakistanplaces3132 4 года назад

You are good , and people who criticized are foolish cows... I love the bond between family . Soo nice soo sweet. Stay blessed & happy...

@BBUG1994 4 года назад

Oh I just love your Dad!! He is doing very well learning! You two communicate very well!! My husband and myself were learning sign language with our daughter who went deaf after having very strong chemo therapy for cancer. We all were learning together and doing very well! My daughter passed away when she was eight. But I still sit and sign to her so I continue to remember how to sign, but I only learned what she did in those very short 8 yrs I want to go back to sign language classes again! But I don’t want a teacher who will just push and push you know? I want a teacher who will take their time and make sure I’m getting it!! Again I’m so happy that your Dad is doing his signing for you! You are so right about the parents who never learn to sign to their deaf child and I just don’t know how they can do that to the child , I would be so angry if my parents would have done that to me if I were deaf. I hope you keep going with your channel because it is great!! Wish my daughter were here to see this it would have made her so happy!! God Bless you and your family stay safe and well💕💕🙏🙏🤟

@stormcld 4 года назад

You know Ashley you have really inspired me to sign even though I can speak and there is a woman at Walmart that is deaf but I wanted to know more about her world and then before we got into this lock down I saw a guy being mean to her he was trying to find something down the aisle she was on and got frustrated with her and then I got really mad at the guy and he knew not to do that again. Thank you Ashley again for your inspiration

@MommaSak 4 года назад

I feel a similar way with communicating with my parents. They learned English and made sure it was my primary language. When they speak English, their have their own distinct mash-up of grammar and an accent that was also just normal for me to hear and understand. Nowadays, they text and type the same way. Thank you for doing this and showing that our loved ones putting in effort is what matters the most. Putting this experience into the word helps broaden people's horizons. It's really on them to work through their ignorance and/or intolerance.

@dusaheinold 3 года назад

Appreciate your relationship! I've been learning for 4 years and watching your Dad sign is my speed. I am blessed watching him and you. Praise God for your hearts and love demonstrated. I very much appreciate your videos

@trigger3654 4 года назад

All that matters is you guys love and are able to communicate this . Keep up the great work Ashely! !!!!

@anaa-m9693 4 года назад

His sign is absolutely amazing actually. I’ve been learning for about 4 years but I’m still not even fluent. No where near it 😂 but it’s so cool that I learned so much from just watching this video 😳

@wendysmith8426 4 года назад

OMGoodness, folks can be so rude. I LOVE the way your dad signs and how your entire family communicates!! Your channel and your family's willingness to appear and speak about their experiences is beautiful and has been a blessing to me. Thanks to all of you!! Blessings and joy from TEXAS. 💗😊✝️

@jonathanwhite9117 4 года назад

How dare anyone criticize his ability to sign. They're both amazing people and should be proud of themselves for their ability to communicate so effectively. Shame on anyone who would criticize them in that capacity. Keep helping the world y'all ,we appreciate your help in educating us.

@ShebrewQueen 4 года назад

Who has a problem? 🤔 Y'all need to chill and leave his beautiful family alone.

@odinwelle8588 4 года назад

God bless your dad he is so sweet and he makes my heart so happy hug him for me!

@veronicasimon7669 4 года назад

Ashley, I took ASL 1 in High school, but it’s been many years and I now work in a restaurant and would love to communicate with my deaf tables. Where is the best place to go to learn? Videos to watch, etc. Reading sign is harder for me as most deaf people are so fast and I’m too slow. I love watching your videos. Thank you for helping us all understand more.

@kball9576 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing. I think that having an appreciation for your dads effort and encouraging him rather than correcting has fostered his love to communicate with you. At least, it would with me :) and it encourages me to try to communicate with others while I am learning! I only hope I am lucky enough to find someone as patient as you!

@melanie7229 4 года назад

Such a perfect video!! I love when you use your voice and u were so clear on a couple of words I heard! Your dad is sooooo right, I loved his comment. People are so judgemental because they're unhappy in their own lives and jealous of the love you share! I loved the "monday morning quarterback" comment. These rude people don't have a clue as to what they'd do in your dad's shoes! God bless your whole family!! I hope you all are well in this craziness😍🤟

@riannasurdam9080 4 года назад

His signing is great! People should NOT be criticizing your family who is trying their best, they should be criticizing the families who don't make any effort to learn sign. He seems so sweet.

@barbarapagan6292 4 года назад

You k ow what!! Your dad said the same things that i was gonna write here, Your dad its an angel his amazing and it dosent matter how do you communicate with each other what matter its that you guys understand , im puertorican my husban its chinese and my kids where born in hawaii . Theres a lot a culture involve , MY ADVISES dont read the comment and please continue doing this , my kid its autistic and he was non verbal hes 3 years old bow and because of people like you (singing) you help and you help my kid and thats what matters parent do the impossible for their childrens , not in my wildest dream i thougth i was gonna have to learn ASL and i appreciate this channel. Thanks again forget about criticism. Its not worth the amazing things you do. God bless you .

@mendedgrace Месяц назад

Dad signing brought me to tears. God bless your family!

@michaelaberry1276 4 года назад

I think it's fantastic that he learnt (and is still learning). Learning a second language isn't easy for an adult. As they said, its communication that matters so as long as they understand each other

@tinylions 4 года назад

You have an awesome and loving Dad, Ashley. Please don’t stress over this ridiculous comment issue - this is really the least thing you should worry about. Focus on staying healthy and happy with your lovely family!

@ChAnElLe1290 4 года назад

This makes me so sad. I love seeing these videos of you and your dad. There's so much love between the two of you and it's obvious he does his best. I truly don't understand why anyone would feel the need to criticise that.

@JcOlivera 4 года назад

....Thanks Ashley for sharing your thoughts, I just subscribed to your channel and I'll do my best to learn from you, In my line of work Ive met many people who sign and I always feel left out, it would be great to actually being able to communicate with them. You're inspiring!

@vics4421 3 года назад

Your dad seems to be a lovely human being, may God give him many more years of happiness!! :)

@th3rm0s Год назад

I'm an ASL 1 student and I just found your channel recently. I have already picked up a lot of signs from your videos just by watching you and your family sign. I'm obviously not even close to fluent yet but I still think your dad signs great! I'm trying to learn the most I can but my class is very slow paced. There is a Deaf man at the nursing facility my grandpa is at and I saw him sign thank you one day so I went up and started signing with him and although I didn't understand everything I could tell he was very patient and understanding. That was a few weeks ago and since then I have tried to learn the most I can and I learned a lot of questions and conversational phrases so that I could ask him things. He's a super kind and patient person and I feel bad because I asked him if anybody signs with him and he said no. It made me really upset to know that he has to try to lip read and write things down because nobody knows sign or cares enough to learn or get an interpreter for him. I always make sure I at least sign for a few minutes with him every time I go so he can feel included too!

@juliesalvador 4 года назад

You guys have an amazing relationship, with obviously clear and heart felt communication 🥰. You both show so much pride in each other. If the communication works for you both, there are zero problems/Issues. It's not like he's giving ASL lessons or signing up to be a professional interpreter🤷‍♀️ he's simply chilling with his daughter. It's no one's business. I love his smile and his confidence 🙌 he's as solid as a rock, so caring and you're very blessed to have him 😊👍

@flaviaabreu9132 4 года назад

Thank you SOOO MUCH for sharing your experience and your father’s as well. You guys are blessed and fantastic. Ignore people criticizing, they don’t understand your reality and what really matters. Have a wonderful week! Kisses from Brazil.

@jillgodfrey8445 4 года назад

you guys are sooo cute, I can see how close you are as well

@mikeyyy_03 4 года назад

Anddddd the best guest star is back! Understanding, communication, and support is so much more important than another person's opinions. Thank you for uploading this despite being nervous!

@JanGroh 2 года назад

What a beautiful family you have. And what a great teacher you are, Ashley. Thank you for sharing your dad with us and showing how it's okay to be Imperfect. Just trying to learn, with heart. ❤️

@RandallMRueff-ot7sp 2 года назад

As a person trying to learn ASL without anybody to work with one-on-one having your Dad both speak and sign and go at a speed that he is doing is very helpful indeed for those, at least me, trying to learn. Thanks for this great video, please make more like this. There is so much more than just reading through the ASL dictionary 3 times cover to cover and videos like this where your father isn't going super fast is very helpful.One of the main problems with your other videos is that you are obviously so much better, and faster, than people just learning and someone like me needs (finds very useful) someone who can both speak (so I can hear) and do the sign at the same time. Again more videos like this would be very helpful for teaching people who don't know or interact with deaf individuals on a daily or regular basis and want to learn. Good day & God Bless...

@Ceielo 4 года назад

0:30 This was my exact reaction to finding out about the criticism. You have a great dad and family.

@PicklesFiona 4 года назад

Thanks for being so encouraging. Learning any new language is a challenge...of course it is! But trying is the key so criticizing people who make mistakes is just ignorant! RU-vid can really be a place that people anonymously criticize...who cares what they think! Don’t take it to heart...that’s their own negativity they’re trying to spread. Don’t let it creep into your world.❤️

@stormychai 3 года назад

This like made me cry, you guys are so awesome. Ashley thank you for being inclusive, patient, and understanding, and willing to teach us to better communicate. I really appreciate your channel and all that you guys do. God bless each of you.❤🌼

@jameskelley5532 4 года назад

😀 I’m a parent of 2 teenage boys. I’ve enjoyed seeing your Dad in your videos. I’m late deafened. He signs better than me. But hey I’m working on it

@heatherhorvath7232 4 года назад

Your family is a blessing. I think it’s WONDERFUL your family took the time to go and learn how to sign. My mother is deaf and she was sent away to deaf school to live in the 60’s from the age of 5 to 18 she only was at her home during summers and her parents didn’t sign. They tried as much as they could but back then being deaf wasn’t (like you said) something they could google. I’m hearing and I learned to sign before I probably could talk. I understand all of your family’s signing. 💗💗💗

@celupbong7835 2 года назад

I am a special needs parent of two verbally challenged autistic teens, I picked up signing(less than 2 yrs back) to help my children wth their self expression and as an alternative communication.....your dad is a cool dad and inspired me to not give up on my signing too..it's not perfect but I try my best💪 God bless your dad and you🌈

@JanuarArifin92 2 года назад

"You don't have to be fluent to be able to communicate" Thanks for sharing, I love your videos. Currently I'm learning SIBI and BISINDO (Indonesian sign language), I want to be able to talk with my deaf friends. Wish me luck.

@zachfleming2894 4 года назад

I have been following you and your sister forever on Instagram...her because of the running and you because I've been learning ASL, I had never put it together till today! Love the videos!

@trackclubbabe 4 года назад

oh my goodness! thank you for the love! ;-) how funny that you didn't realize before today that we were sisters!

@zachfleming2894 4 года назад

@trackclubbabe You're welcome, and very funny! :) Also I started following you when I was in college still racing and started following you're sister a few years after I left! So awesome!! I appreciate both of your posts, you and your sister.

@Fieldtripplus 4 года назад

I really love your videos especially with your dad. He is signing with his heart! Expressive! I totally agree that language is for communication. Actually no one can be perfect about languages. I am Japanese but I do not speak "Perfect" Japanese. NO NO! I just speak MY Japanese :) I love people trying to talk to me in Japanese. My English is not perfect at all but people understand me during my tour in Japan and we are happy because we enjoy our communication. I also realize people sign in many different ways. This video is very very helpful and encourages me learning ASL more. Arigatou.

@orestesdelgado4372 3 года назад

Practice of your life brave hero beautiful your signs look great! Memory's to work signs applaud beautiful signs !

@mag2779 4 года назад

He seem like a really cool and caring Father...Great family!

@shelljudy 4 года назад

It's so crazy that people think it's ok to criticize anyone for trying to do ANYTHING that is different than what they already know. Learning a new language can be very hard. Some people may never "perfect" it. What matters is that 1) They are trying to better their relationship with someone else by trying to communicate and 2) They are trying to better themselves by expanding their horizons. The only thing that matters is that y'all understand each other. It's so very clear that you have an amazing relationship with your dad and y'all communicate better than some of us hearing people manage to do with our parents. Shame on anyone that has anything negative to say about your family and how they communicate with you. And thank you very much for being so open with us and helping us learn your language.

@brendacole6951 3 года назад

Your father signs, that is amazing. You have a wonderful family be proud. Why would you even address any naysayers. Your videos are amazing.

@versasdemialma 3 года назад

I like the way your dad signs because it's easier for me to understand since its a little slower (still really fast though) and he says the words in the order he signs. I think it is helpful for me as a new ASL learner to recognize individual words that way. I know it's not perhaps "the right" way and that is fine with me. But also I think that communicating and understanding each other is way more important than signing perfectly. I would love to be able to sign at his level, so fast, and able to communicate with a deaf person so that they can understand me. Also I love these interview interaction videos because it helps me to see what signing looks like in every day life. Everytime I watch one of these videos I feel I learn so much about ASL communication and different words. It reminds me of talking to my grandfather in Spanish. Spanish is not my first language so my spanish is very broken and sometimes I mix up the order of words and tenses but at the end of the day my grandparents understand what I am trying to say and we can have a good conversation. I try with Spanish and they try with English sometimes. It's about meeting in the middle and most important thing is making that connection with someone which I definitely think you can do regardless of how fluent one person is versus the other. Thanks so much for all your videos! I love your families relationships. Also I am a believer as well and the way you guys conduct yourselves and respond to criticism with grace is a great encouragement. Thank you!

@michaellmikeyymike 4 года назад

I think your dad is awesome. this was a very sweet video.

@angelguardian890510 4 года назад

I loved this video. I’m just starting to learn sign language. It’s so great you have him as your dad, that’s real love and the people who criticize him, they are just jealous because they will never be as good as him. Good keep blessing you and your family. Thank you for the videos. I like how you teach. Thank you. Thank you so much.

@ianmaclachlan4617 3 года назад

I'm slowly losing my hearing. A couple of years ago, my wife and I started taking ASL with a wonderful local teacher. Unfortunately, she has moved away, but I am still trying to learn. It is so wonderful that your family, including your brother-in-law, have made such a great effort to learn ASL and to include you in all parts of their lives. Like your Mom, your first language may not be English, but you are a success and happy. If I lose my hearing, I intend to go on enjoying life... it will be different, but not better or worse. Thanks for your great videos. ps: Your Dad's energy and spirit are wonderful.

@richardsantmyer8074 4 года назад

It is a blessing Ashley, but I also know where they’re coming from. They want to know why the dad doesn’t know the language of his daughter, and that’s understandable, considering SEE is not ASL. But as long as you guys can communicate, I see it as a blessing. 😍

@unicornmadness6286 3 года назад

What video's have you been watching that he doesn't know the language of his OWN CHILD. STOP

@acelyne 3 года назад

Your dad is so cool for doing his best to sign. My parents are immigrants and even though they lived amongst English speaking people for over 30 decades, they're also not super "fluent" in English. Criticizers really don't understand how different it is for some to learn a whole language without classes and daily practice with a teacher. You guys are so awesome and I hope to be able to get better at signing. 😊

@homesteaddreams1000 4 года назад

My parents were told when I was little that they would pick up slang signing. I would have assumed that was what your dad was doing. I think he's doing really well. Like you said communication is what you need and you have that!!!

@LieutenantBonk 4 года назад

My uncle lost his hearing(age 2) in the 1930's. He was sent away to a deaf school. The family never learned sign language beyond a few very basic words. If this family is trying, be supportive. Additionally, language is naturally acquired when we're young and that innate ability kind of switches off very early making language acquisition more difficult with age. An older person is going to have an exponentially harder time becoming conversationally fluent.

@deannacorbettwhite1 4 года назад

Your dad is the cutest!! I think it is so wonderful how he communicates so well with you. It is clear that he is a beautiful person and that he loves you very much!

@UFBBAng 4 года назад

Your dad is PHENOMENAL. I am so sorry if comments made you think otherwise. it is so obvious your dad loves you soooo much! Please keep signing and posting. I love your content!!!

@jamesjohn763 2 года назад

Thank you Ashley, it great watching and learning from your videos. This got me real good " sign language is not about perfection it is about communication" thanks again, wish to sign with you some day

@RandallMRueff-ot7sp 2 года назад

God has blessed you enough to have a father who loves you enough to learn ASL, many parents don't have as much love, it actually very inspiring to see. Good day & God Bless...

@My-Channel_forever 3 года назад

Pay no mind to the criticism. Your dad epitomizes signing with heart. You have a beautiful family with so much love shining through. The world would be a better place with more families like yours!

@klaus3794 4 года назад

Dear Ashley and Dad, you are wonderful -nothing to add!

@jeremy6189 4 года назад

I think you might just have the best dad ever!!!

@trackclubbabe 4 года назад

he really really is! ;-) thank you!!!!!

@teamjesus2661 2 года назад

I love you and your dad! You guys are great!! I can't believe people criticize him, I enjoy watching him because like you said he is very expressive and it helps people like me who are learning to sign. He is very deliberate and clear with his signs, I have an easy time understanding him versus others. His fingerspelling is superfast though...I get lost when he does that...lol. But I love how nervous you get it just shows how genuine you are. You can see such an amazing light in you Nd your family. You are making a real difference and please continue to make more videos, you are great!! God bless you and your family!!

@gennarozanfardino854 4 года назад

Love him, love these videos, so inspiring

@mikemagnum9357 4 года назад

Who cares what the critics think? Your dad loves you very much, we can all see that in the way he looks at you and in his over the top signing. It's adorable and heartwarming, and quite frankly, we should all wish to have that sort of energy and devotion in our own families. Such a lovely family..God bless you all.

@ronch550 4 года назад

He's doing this very well, I think. Most hearing people can't even do ASL but he made such a great effort to learn. That's an amazing day you have there, Ashley! And you, Ashley, you're a very pretty lady and you have my admiration and inspire us try to learn ASL from your channel so if the need arises that I have to assist someone who needs ASL, I can do my tiny bit. Thanks for this channel and God bless you and your family.

@kasey2545 4 года назад

I love all the videos you post with your dad! I loved his comment about “Monday Morning Quarterbacks” haha.

@chrissyram3297 3 года назад

It’s Very nice you have a great relationship with your Dad. I am learning sign again. Years ago I learned some sign language but I stopped. Now I am trying again. It’s easier now because we have RU-vid and other websites. When I tried to learn before we only had books, no computers. Thanks for your Channel it’s very helpful and enjoyable.

@danachalha7464 4 года назад

Yayyyy you posted the longer video as well

@brianknote216 4 года назад

I just found your video on RU-vid. Don't worry about the people who criticize you. I am slowly picking up sign language, but it is too fast for me. Keep the videos coming!