Extension Cords

"Any form of physical punishment including the use of the hand, switch, belt, paddle, extension cord, or other objects to strike a child.” -From the Department of Human Services foster parent list of prohibited forms of behavior management. 

It seemed to me almost amusing that anyone would think they even needed to state this.  Obvious, really.  Hit a child?  Hit a child with an extension cord, no less?  Unimaginable.  And, in truth, does it really need to be said?  I read the above to a friend, who found it anything but amusing, stating matter of factly, “I was beaten with all those things when I was a kid.” So, sadly, yes, it does need to be said.  Lord, deliver these children.  Forgive us for our complacence.