Kerry: The open hand is more powerful than the clenched fist.

Jeffrey Bentler: I don't know . . . I think I'd rather be smacked than punched :)

Kerry: You know I'm speaking figuratively

Terrence Bentler: He means our dad is stronger than his dad. Figuratively

Kerry: Actually, in a very real way--though not physically

Jeffrey Bentler: ha-ha, "our dad is stronger than your dad"

Terrence Bentler: More powerful, he said. Actually both works, in a way.