The latest trend for parents seeking to give their kids an edge in their development involves teaching sign language to toddlers with normal hearing. Proponents of this trend feel instructing preverbal children in American Sign Language can boost their I.Q. and bolster emotional stability, but not everyone’s convinced. 

What do you think? Would you prefer that your children used sign language instead of crying? Do you believe in the method? Watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments section.

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