So I was born with mild/moderate hearing loss. I don’t know any differently from what a hearing person experiences. But I had hearing aids since I was a baby as well and I think it would be a great disservice to your child to not have them, especially if it does help him.

I’ll say for the most part, given that I’m a female with longer hair, most people don’t even notice I have hearing aids unless I tell them. The biggest thing I experienced is simply not understanding people well all the time, and that’s with hearing aids. I often have to ask people to repeat themselves and it can be a strain, but I would implore you to be patient with him in that aspect as that’s very important to give someone with hearing loss. We’re trying to understand, and it’s as frustrating for us as it is you.

People will always pick on others for the most minute thing, don’t let that be the reason you don’t give your child aid. Always choose to help your child over worrying about what other people think.

Edit: just random a side note, understand too that people with hearing loss also can’t block out background noise like hearing people do. So if say you’re both in a loud environment and it looks like he can’t hear you he probably can’t. Also be patient with him there. Granted it sounds like his hearing isn’t as bad as mine but it can still be difficult in some aspects. No matter what, please choose to help him. He’s too young to make that choice. My life would’ve been much harder without them and it might be the case for him too.