To Kill A Mockingbird Atticus Parenting Style

According to research, “Kids raised by authoritative parents are more likely to become independent, self-reliant, socially accepted, responsible, academically successful, and well behaved.” In To Kill A Mockingbird, written by Harper Lee, there are demonstrations of both authoritative parenting, and these traits that come from this disciplinary style. Atticus’s parenting style could be described as authoritative because he disciplines through guidance and uses reason, logic, and negotiation. Scout reflects this by her beaming confidence and responsibility. You may recognize a parent as authoritative by their devotion, and nurturing qualities. This style of parenting is democratic, as the parents take responsibility for their children and are willing to take questions and consider their ideas. Atticus uses this method of discipline as he guides Scout and Jem, and is supportive and understanding, versus punitive. In the novel, he explains that, “...they come to me for answers
One way that Scout demonstrates this is her responsibility. Throughout the book Scout matures. Atticus helps her, especially during the trial as she learns how the real world works. Atticus does not hide her from what is going on, and this exposure that Atticus gives her is how she begins to learn and grow. “You can pet him, Mr. Arthur, he’s asleep. You couldn’t if he was awake, though, he wouldn’t let you… I was beginning to learn his body language.” (Lee page 372) Here, Scout shows a maturity in her social, conversational skills. She takes responsibility in stepping up and taking care of Boo and making him feel comfortable, which is a difficult task for even someone of an older age than her. Throughout the end of the story she shows that she is learned responsibility in being mature, and doing the right thing. When she walks Boo home, she does the responsible and mature thing by putting her arm in