How to sign parents in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in a vertical position, first tap your thumb on your chin, then move it up and at your thumb on your forehead.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of parents

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of parents

End of Sign

Final Frame of parents

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for parents
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With your hand to the side of your head, and your hand in a vertical position, first tap your middle finger on the side of your chin, then move it up and tap it on the side of your head next to your eye.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of parents

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of parents

End of Sign

Final Frame of parents

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for parents
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

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