Children & Families

Parents say they are falling short when it comes to teaching their children "absolutely essential values," concludes a recent survey from Public Agenda, a nonpartisan opinion-research organization.

A report on the findings, titled "A Lot Easier Said Than Done," says that 83 percent of the parents polled said they believe it's vital to teach their children to learn self-control and self-discipline.

But only 34 percent said they believe they have succeeded in teaching...