I don't neccessarily (sp) disagree with the practice at home. Like if I was going to a formal wedding for example and the kids were invited I would sit them down at home and explain what i wanted them to do and what the bride and groom expected of their guests and maybe even say lets sit down for a few minutes and pretend we are at the wedding but I would never smack them if they didn't get it right. If they played up I would take them outside. and besides that I have taken my children to events like that and out to dinner and they sit perfectly without even "practicing" at home.

It really is the most bizarre thing and I don't think they are trained I personally think they are scared