At first this is enough to require; it will not do to be too particular about how his feet are placed, so long as he does not straddle.

He can repeat this effort for himself a dozen times a day, for a minute or two each time.

Next we try the same position with a little more care about getting the feet pretty near together and parallel, or with the toes turned out only a very little.

In another couple of days a little more severity may be exercised about maintaining the correct attitude,--heels touching, hands hanging down, and eyes looking straight forward,--and until he is able to do this _easily_ it is best to ask nothing more.

Then he is requested to stand on one foot, being permitted just to touch a chair-back or the attendant's hand to give confidence.
This is practised until he can keep his erect station for a few seconds without difficulty.