The Influence Of Parents In To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee

Parents make a huge impact on a child's attitude and behavior in many different ways. The parents actions influence and change how the child reacts based off of what they have been exposed to. The way Atticus brought up, and taught Scout and Jem was an example of a perfect parent. To Kill A Mockingbird is a book written by Harper Lee about times during the Depression. Atticus Finch is the father of Jeremy and Jean Finch, a single father. Atticus was a gentleman, he taught Jem and Scout the proper things to do, and how to use their manners. He taught them to read, making them smarter, and was wise when he chose what to say to them. Atticus is an excellent parent, showing them responsibility for their actions, manners, and all in all teaching them to be good kids. …show more content…
When Jem cut off all of Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes out of anger, Atticus told Jem to talk to Mrs. Dubose about it immediately. Atticus told Jem, “I understand that people have been giving you a hard time about the fact that I’m defending Tom Robinson, but to do something like this to a sick old lady is inexcusable. I strongly advise you to go down and have a talk with Mrs. Dubose. Come straight home afterward” (Lee 138). Even though Atticus knew Mrs. Dubose was yelling rude remarks at Jem and Scout, he taught them to be polite, be a gentlemen. After Jem had apologized, he made it up to Mrs. Dubose by reading to her everyday and ignoring her rude