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18 May 2009

Ball and chain to force children to study Concerned parents set the desired study time on the Study Ball and attach it to their child's ankle. A red digital display counts down the "Study Time Left" and the device beeps and unlocks when the time expires. The prison-style device weighs 21 pounds, making it difficult to move while wearing it.

post by: Joe Beese at: 18:36 | 7 comments

I would just sit there and doodle or write notes about how my parents were cruel nutjobs to put a weight on my ankle. Is this for real?

I do love the new Ford for young people. The radio won't turn on until the seat belt is fastened and I hear you can program maximum speed. Now that's and idea I can get behind.

posted by LoriFLA 18 May | 18:41

Is this for real?

$115 worth of real, my friend.

posted by Joe Beese 18 May | 18:52

Yeah my problem was never sitting down in one place, it was not spacing out or reading something else instead.

What I'm saying is that this should also come with blinders.

posted by rmless2 18 May | 21:17

What a ridiculous idea.

Obviously, chaining them to radiators is much more cost-effective.

posted by desjardins 18 May | 21:33

For optimum performance, get the completer set with Study-ballgag, Study-cat-o'nine-tails, and Study-latex-crotchless-catsuit.

posted by taz 19 May | 05:44

what happens if there is a fire or potty emergency?

posted by meeshell 19 May | 10:22

I have a better idea:

The Teacher's Pet Oubliette^TM
Kids getting bad grades?
Not doing homework because of too many modern-day distractions?
"Oubliette 'em, and forget 'em!"

posted by Atom Eyes 19 May | 10:57

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