What would children do if they had no role models to look up to and teach them important life lessons? Atticus is an ideal father because he shows a balance of comfort, support, and discipline. He maintains a strong bond with both Jem and Scout as he always makes time for them even though he is always very busy with work. Atticus, being an honest and open-minded man, is able to teach his children many important life lessons. He teaches his children to tolerate others, to act courageously, and to judge people based on what lies beyond the outside. Atticus teaches Jem and Scout to act courageously by modeling that type of behavior. By defending Tom Robinson Atticus places himself at the center of the conflict. Tom Robinson and Atticus Finch are both despised by most of the town as Tom is believed to have raped Mayella Ewell and Atticus is hated for defending his client. “The boy could go to the chair, but he won't go until the truth is told. And you know what the truth is.” (Lee,152). This shows that Atticus is devoted to truth and justice and will do everything he can...