Parenting
In today’s society, there are many different parenting methods. Everybody is raised differently due different cultural, religious, and moral beliefs. In To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus’s beliefs strongly influence his upbringing of Jem and Scout. For example, Atticus does not discriminate against colored people. His belief was passed on to Jem and Scout because they don’t discriminate people for their skin color either. Atticus acts as a father to the children and not just as a “guideline”. He keeps the children in line and doesn’t let them run wild like some other families in Maycomb. One example of this is when Scout, Jem, and Dill tried multiple times to interact with the Radleys. Atticus didn’t let them get into the Radley’s business and he taught them how to act properly. Also, when Jem cut up Mrs. Dubose’s flowers, Atticus didn’t let Jem get away without any consequences. He made Jem apologize and do what Mrs. Dubose wanted him to. Atticus was a very fair parent that raised Jem and Scout properly.
My own parents raised me in a way that could connect to the Finches. They taught me to treat everyone equally and to be respectful to others. My parents and I have a trusting relationship, and I can be very open with them. I think that all parents should teach good morals to their kids but then trust that they’ll follow their guidance. Freedom should be given to kids while they are growing up, but not so much freedom that they could get themselves into trouble. Children are very impressionable, and it’s important to show them what is right and wrong at a young age.
However, many friends of mine have parents that aren’t always fair. When they ask their parents why they can’t go to the movies or have a sleepover, the answer is usually “Because I said so.” Other parents are also very strict about things like grades. If their kids get below a ‘B’ average then there will be consequences. My parents are not like this at all. Unless there is a legitimate reason why I can’t go somewhere, I usually have the freedom to do what I want. Also, they do not care what grades I get as long as I try my hardest and learn new things.
I hope if I ever have children that I will keep the same level head as my own parents have. I would have some rules, but I would hopefully trust them to not disobey them when I wasn’t around. Children can be a handful, but if I ever have kids, I’ll aim to have a good relationship with them.
My own parents raised me in a way that could connect to the Finches. They taught me to treat everyone equally and to be respectful to others. My parents and I have a trusting relationship, and I can be very open with them. I think that all parents should teach good morals to their kids but then trust that they’ll follow their guidance. Freedom should be given to kids while they are growing up, but not so much freedom that they could get themselves into trouble. Children are very impressionable, and it’s important to show them what is right and wrong at a young age.
However, many friends of mine have parents that aren’t always fair. When they ask their parents why they can’t go to the movies or have a sleepover, the answer is usually “Because I said so.” Other parents are also very strict about things like grades. If their kids get below a ‘B’ average then there will be consequences. My parents are not like this at all. Unless there is a legitimate reason why I can’t go somewhere, I usually have the freedom to do what I want. Also, they do not care what grades I get as long as I try my hardest and learn new things.
I hope if I ever have children that I will keep the same level head as my own parents have. I would have some rules, but I would hopefully trust them to not disobey them when I wasn’t around. Children can be a handful, but if I ever have kids, I’ll aim to have a good relationship with them.
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