I think Atticus is going to win this one...
Atticus and my parents take parenting very differently. When Scout got in fights, Atticus would teach her about nonviolence and empathy. I got in a semi-fight once, but my parents just asked if the opposing person deserved what they got. My parents knew that I would not always resort to violence to solve my problems, and so they just let it go.
Atticus, on the whole, prefers a peaceful, non-threatening style of parenting. His children listen to him almost unconditionally because they respect him so much. I mostly listen to my parents because they are powerful. I respect them, but I'm mostly obedient just because they control my life.
In my opinion, Atticus is as close to a perfect father as there is. He really understands the minds of children, and he is a gentle father that is held in the highest regard by his children.
Enjoy your afternoon, blagosphere.
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