Kids giving you trouble doing their homework? How about you shackle them with a ball and chain?
Parents program in the desired amount of time they they think their children need to study and then attach the more than 20lb ball to their child’s leg. Once the time limit expires the ball unlocks. The manufacturer says that the ball cannot be locked on for more that four (!!??!!) hours and that it comes with a key so that parents can unlock it at any time should the need arise.
Ummm, seriously? Who thought this would be a good idea?
Do we really want our children to associate studying and learning with punishment?
I have to say that if you are resorting to this sort of tactic to get your children to do their homework you might need to rethink your overall parenting strategy.
Just wait until there is some kid who can’t escape from a burning house or something because of this.
Comment by Brigitte — June 1, 2009 @ 7:35 am
It is good in a small way .
But multiple rules why not
* Cut off blood circulation if 2 tight
* Slight fracture in bone
* Hard to escape
* What if the need to potty ?
* Hurt smaller children
trust me people will do it
******** My points proven
Comment by Ma of 3 and little buns in the oven — June 26, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
i was wondering if you could tell me how i can wite my own questions? thanks
Audry
Comment by Audry — July 27, 2009 @ 4:30 pm