divergent views of parents of deaf children. If you are a parent of a deaf child and would like to share your views on cochlear implants, please E-mail us at editor (at) cochlearwar (dot) com. The view of a CI parent I am the mother of a deaf 9-year-old, who was implanted with a CI approximately 6 months ago. I am interested in Deaf culture and enjoy -- what area of the body it is used for. Your article makes it sound as though you should not even consider an implant because of a perceived risk which might never even happen.