When a mother discovers her daughter is deaf, she’s confronted with a complex decision—whether to pursue a medical solution or support her daughter’s place within a cultural identity she hadn’t previously considered.

In today’s nugget, published by Aeon, Abi Stephenson discusses a thought provoking story, providing insight into the Deaf community, and raising questions about parenting, culture, and the desire to fix what may not be broken.

Read on to learn more!