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Parent/child boxing gloves (3)	May 29, 2008
I saw this interesting product in a sporting goods store the other day: It's a Parent/Child Boxing Glove Set, which consists of a pair of 14-oz boxing gloves for adults along with a pair of teeny tiny 6-oz boxing gloves for children. I'm no marketing genius, but the following sales pitches immediately came to mind: "It's not child abuse if you give them gloves too." "Now parents and children can fight nicely." "Won't leave embarrassing bruises!" "Time to fight back!" "Teach a skill while teaching a lesson." I understand the idea behind it: Create a little quality time, albeit with a somewhat violent pastime. And even though it's not explicitly stated, the punching isn't intended to be directed at one another, but instead at a punching bag. Of course. But the entire thing just shouts child abuse and dysfunction. I love it. Someday, I hope to punch my child with these gloves, all the while getting punched by his/her tiny hands in return. #products

Comments

#1	Jenn B	May 29, 2008
	this is hilarious. both my husband & son would love them (in a non-abusive way of course). :) this just might be 'father's day' worthy.

#2	Dave	May 29, 2008
	It's not just a male thing. There's nothing wrong with a mother punching her son, or a father punching his daughter.

#3	Jenn B	May 29, 2008
	yeah, but i'm not much for punching & ryan is pretty anti-boys hit girls, so it would have to be me & my daughter punching each other...& as previously mentioned...not likely. also discovered the price tag when i clicked through...guess we'll save ourselves the $ & a visit from cps.