Which Plumbing Supply Should I Beat My Child With?

Pony Pal™ Julee responded to my post about "Focus on Your Child" by saying, "Check out the Pearls. I think they make Dobson look almost normal (I never thought I would say that)." Now, these people get really into the subtleties of child abuse. I was particularly struck by the following advice:

The rod we speak of is a plumbing supply line that can be bought at any hardware store or large department store. It is a slim, flexible, plastic tubing that supplies water to sinks, and toilets. Ask for "¼ inch supply line." They cost less than one dollar. I always give myself one swat before I swat the child to remind myself how much force to exert. It stings the skin without bruising or damaging tissue. It’s a real attention geter [sic]. Michael demonstrates its use in our new Seminar videos.

Wow! Not only are they practical, they're thrifty! Less than one dollar for something that can scar my child forever! And you can see it in use in a training video! It's like porn for child abusers!