Intro: Title & author, mention Maycomb - parenting is associated with: strict supervision, obedience, conforming to social expectations. However, Atticus Finch allows Jem & Scout to have a considerable amount of freedom leads neighbours and relatives to criticize his parenting. Not controlling, independent, not to judge without knowing (empathy), moral responsibilities. Comparison to other parents is less significant because they follow traditional parental roles (Aunt Alexandra and Bob Ewell), they fail to provide for their children moralistic guidance. However, he is not the perfect father but his parenting is still unjustified.