In Harper Lee’s 1960 novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, several social issues are examined, some of which include racism, sexism, classism, rape, equality, and styles of parenting. Atticus Finch, successful lawyer, and father of Scout and Jem Finch displays exemplary parenting skills throughout the novel using honesty, mutual respect, and openness as tactics.
Atticus Finch is highly respected by both of his children. He consistently allows his children space to be who they are. Although it was frowned upon for little girls not to dress properly, Scout felt more like herself in her overalls. Atticus recognized this, and had no problem with Scout wearing whatever made her most comfortable. He also teaches the children the importance of helping others, …show more content…
Although Atticus Finch’s hands off parenting style could be seen as neglectful, this isn’t the case. By allowing his children freedom of expression and access to knowledge about difficult topics, Scout and Jem are able to reach an astounding level of emotional maturity for their ages. If Atticus had coddled his children, they may never have become mature, or truly understood grief. In an article written by Hara Estroff Marano, it is stated the helicopter parenting can leave a lifelong negative impacts on children. “There are studies showing that some parents are especially needy emotionally, expecting their children to supply the closeness missing from their marriages or their own social life” Marano’s article states. She isn’t the only one to hold this belief. Other experts agree that a parenting style that is too hands on can be harmful towards children, further proving the point that Atticus Finch is an ideal parent. In another article, on written by Ossiana Tepfenhart, it is explained that over nurturing of children can often lead to adults who don’t know how to handle themselves in real life situations. Kids who are parented by mothers and fathers that coddle or over nurture them can often grow up dealing with issues including depression, entitlement, and addiction among many. In Tepfenhart’s article, she states “[over nurtured kids], when they faced
Atticus Finch is highly respected by both of his children. He consistently allows his children space to be who they are. Although it was frowned upon for little girls not to dress properly, Scout felt more like herself in her overalls. Atticus recognized this, and had no problem with Scout wearing whatever made her most comfortable. He also teaches the children the importance of helping others, …show more content…
Although Atticus Finch’s hands off parenting style could be seen as neglectful, this isn’t the case. By allowing his children freedom of expression and access to knowledge about difficult topics, Scout and Jem are able to reach an astounding level of emotional maturity for their ages. If Atticus had coddled his children, they may never have become mature, or truly understood grief. In an article written by Hara Estroff Marano, it is stated the helicopter parenting can leave a lifelong negative impacts on children. “There are studies showing that some parents are especially needy emotionally, expecting their children to supply the closeness missing from their marriages or their own social life” Marano’s article states. She isn’t the only one to hold this belief. Other experts agree that a parenting style that is too hands on can be harmful towards children, further proving the point that Atticus Finch is an ideal parent. In another article, on written by Ossiana Tepfenhart, it is explained that over nurturing of children can often lead to adults who don’t know how to handle themselves in real life situations. Kids who are parented by mothers and fathers that coddle or over nurture them can often grow up dealing with issues including depression, entitlement, and addiction among many. In Tepfenhart’s article, she states “[over nurtured kids], when they faced