from training the same problems out of our children. A parent who has poor table manners is unlikely to allow himself to see and correct the atrocious mealtime behavior of his child. A parent who gossips and runs down others is unlikely to recognize and correct this trait. It is difficult to correct negative traits in our children that would condemn ourselves. Parents may teach the principles of right conduct, but if that teaching goes contrary to their own practice, they will not enforce those standards.