"In the last analysis, what we are communicates far more eloquently than anything we say or do." - Stephen R. Covey
Dr. Covey understands the proper role of parents. Living a life of integrity in the presence of our children is far more instructive than the words we say. This is not to say we should remain silent about values and virtues but rather that our instruction is far more effective when our words are matched and modeled in our deeds.