Atticus as a Father

Atticus seems to be a somewhat unconventional, relaxed parent, but he has strong moral values that he wants to pass on to Jem and Scout. He tries to teach his children to treat everyone with respect, as is shown when he tells Scout, "you never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view" (P.30). He also allows them to learn through experience rather than directly telling them what or what not to do. An example of this is his reaction to Jem ruining Mrs. Dubose's garden. Instead of punishing Jem himself, he sends him over to her house to apologize. Atticus seems to want Jem and Scout to learn the right way to behave through the consequences of their own actions.

Atticus is both similar to and different from my parents. My parents aren't as lenient as he is, but they share some of the same values. I think I would enjoy having a father like Atticus. is personality seems like it would be compatible with mine.