Atticus Strengths

The southern ways of discipline and structure in a child’s life are portrayed as very strict and stern. Most children during the time period of the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee are held with the utmost expectations by their parents for their proper actions. Through Atticus’s strengths and weaknesses when he fathers, Jem and Scout receive a different perspective of growing up. Multiple characters in the book discuss the odd way that Atticus treats his children. The Finch’s way of life is very opposite of the stereotypical southern family. Since Atticus raised Jem and Scout by himself, many of his strengths and weaknesses as a father stand out.
First, Bbecause of Atticus’s strengths as a father, Jem and Scout mature and become empathetic and knowledgeable children. In the first place, Atticus treats his children the way he wants them to treat others. He knows that if he respects them, they will quickly follow his example and respect others. Correspondingly, he teaches them to be empathetic towards others. Atticus explains this important
A few of his strengths as a father include the way that he raises his children to be empathetic and knowledgeable. Atticus also has particular weaknesses that are shown throughout “To Kill A Mockingbird.” Atticus is found to be unattached or uninvolved as a father and only speaks to his children formally. His manners of living and how he acts towards his children are key factors into who they become. He does his finest when raising Jem and Scout, using all of his abilities, whether they are helpful or set them back. It is apparent that Atticus cares immensely for his children and takes time to teach them the best ways to benefit others. From an outside perspective, Atticus’s weaknesses and strengths look like they will tear him down, but in the end, he has used them to do what he sees