Compare Atticus's Parenting Styles In To Kill A Mockingbird '

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In 1930 parents were very different from parents today. But as we have seen in the novel Atticus Finch was in a very different level of parenting. Atticus’s parenting style is much more different than other parent in 1930. If we went back in the 1930’s your parent might lead you to things you don't like, they actually might beat you but Atticus never beat his children's. Atticus has treated his children almost like adults which was very unique for that time period. Atticus inspired his children to think about themselves. Jam and Scout are very smart and open minded because of this. Atticus has teaches Jem and Scout how to see the world through a different person eyes. This teaches them for not judging people as he said in the novel “you never

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