For example, Annette makes the comment that Benjamin had the right to slap Henry because he was defending himself from Henry's onslaught of insults, which Alan immediately agrees with agreement. Veronica and Michael's sense of righteousness involves other people, Veronica in particular believing that everyone should uphold a standard morality. For example, the idea of ​​bringing Benjamin here. Veronica and Michael want to make sure Benjamin understands its implications so this situation doesn't happen again. Veronica cares that their children have morals while Alan and Annette don't care much. When discussing whether or not Benjamin disfigured Henry, Alan shrugs off the fact that his son just slapped another child in the face. Instead he belittles Benjamin's injury by saying how it will go away and contribute to the dentist's costs. He's not interested in the same sense of morality as Veronica. These conflicting opinions stem from how Alan and Annette get away with more than Veronica and Michael. For the Novaks their actions have consequences, while in Alan's case with the pharmaceutical companies he is rewarded for standing up