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COOPER: Gary, how popular is the
Pearl's book?
TUCHMAN: The Pearls are very
influential in fundamentalist circles over the last 17 years since
the book's been out. It sold more than 650,000 copies around the
world. So you know they have a lot of influence.
What's really important to note though,
Anderson, is neither of the Pearls have any educational background in
child development. They say this is just biblical common sense.
COOPER: Do they have children of their
own? Were those kids raised using what they call the spanking to
cause pain method?
TUCHMAN: They have five children, 19
grandchildren. They say all five of their children raised this way.
They say they're all good kids. As a matter of fact, the five
children work for the parents.
But I can tell you, every day in the
United States you have children entering emergency rooms because
they've been pummeled by their parents. It's impossible to know how
many are pummeled in the name of religion, but we do know that's what
happened to Lidia.
COOPER: It is such a shocking and
disturbing story. Gary, appreciate you bringing it to light. Thanks.
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- Posts about Harm to Children through discipline for religious reasons (including Pearl)
