[mhking]

It is the only time i have ever heard of a parent doing that. Seems to me it would be a worthwile thing to do with young children.

Trust me, it's not the "only time" it's ever happened. I've been in my share of trouble for not speaking properly, and if I had a dollar for every time my dad threatened me over getting in trouble with the law...

[Phantom Lord]

No, not the punishment for not speaking properly. Ken Hamblin's father showing him the police beat section of the paper as a tool to teach him that he doesnt want his name in there. I am sure other parents have done it, but Hamblin is the first I have heard talk about it.