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The Belt On The Shelf 

A Psychological Weapon Used By Parents To Persuade Their Children To Be On Their Best Behavior.

Used Primarily Around The Holidays To Encourage Kids To Mind Their Manners And Be Respectful.

A Cultural Technique Used By People From New Bedford Massachusetts Since 1973.
" New England Mother's Need Only One Babysitter, The Belt On The Shelf. "
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Belt On The Shelf 

A Weapon Used In Psychological Warfare In The Early 80's & 90's.

The Urban Version On Elf On The Shelf, Used To Persuade Kids Into Good Behavior.
The Mere Sight Of It Drove Fear Into The Hearts Of Every Boy & Girl.

Made Mostly Of Top Grade Leather, Although Synthetic Fabrics

Or Vinyl Was Always An Exceptable Substitute. The Silent Babysitter.

Originated In New Bedford Massachusetts By Cape Verdean People !
" Stop it, Momma Is Not Playing With Us You Big Dummy, Don't You See That BELT ON THE SHELF ? "
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