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“Well, we tell our kids things like 'don't gossip' and then an hour later they hear us on the phone. Stuff like that.” quote by Anna Quindlen
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“Well, we tell our kids things like 'don't gossip' and then an hour later they hear us on the phone. Stuff like that.”

Anna Quindlen

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Source Interview: The New York Times, Anna Quindlen, 2015

Parents often preach behavior they don’t model, creating hypocrisy.

In simple terms: Kids notice contradictions.

Key Takeaway

Practice what you preach.

Themes

parenting hypocrisy communication

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

parenting self‑improvement

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • discipline
  • teaching honesty

Key Concepts

Modeling authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents align actions with words?
  • What steps improve consistency?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits is hard and may reveal personal flaws.

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