This would be another of example of how those with CHLs should be able to find other, less violent methods of getting the message across.but I just took the power cord
Years ago when confronted with two youngsters glued to the TV instead of doing chores, Hubby grabbed a pair of wire cutters and unexpectedly cut the power cord while they were watching. Sparks flew and eyes grew very large, but 22 years later they still remember how "dramatic" that was. As we only had the one TV and it was several weeks before Dad fixed it with a 25 cent connector, it made an even bigger impact.