Alexandra Finch is Atticus Finch's sister in "To Kill a Mockingbird." She is the children's aunt and comes to live with Atticus and his children, Scout and Jem, to provide a female influence in their lives. Alexandra is depicted as a traditional and strict woman who often clashes with Atticus's more liberal parenting style.
A neglectful parenting style is least effective during adolescence.
EPIC
democratic
The neighbors have mixed opinions about Atticus. Some admire him for his integrity, kindness, and strong moral values, while others criticize him for his unconventional parenting style and for defending Tom Robinson, a black man, in court.
permissive
authoritarian
Atticus is a wise man, committed to justice and equality, and his parenting style is based on fostering these virtues in his children-he even encourages Jem and Scout to call him "Atticus" so that they can interact on terms as equal as possible. Throughout the novel, Atticus works to develop Scout's and Jem's respective consciences, through both teaching, as when he tells Scout to put herself in a person's shoes before she judges them, and example, as when he takes Tom Robinson's case, living up to his own moral standards despite the harsh consequences he knows he will face. Atticus is a kind and loving father, reading to his children and offering them comfort when they need it, but he is also capable of teaching them harsh lessons, as when he allows Jem to come with him to tell Helen Robinson about Tom's death. At the end of the novel, when Atticus believes that Jem killed Bob Ewell, he tries to talk Heck Tate, the sheriff, out of calling the death an accident-Atticus's standards are firm, and he does not want his son to have unfair protection from the law.
authoritative
democratic or authoritative
Children with greater confidence and self-esteem often result from a parenting style that is authoritative. This parenting style involves setting clear boundaries and rules while also being supportive and nurturing. It allows for open communication and encourages children to develop independence and problem-solving skills.
Research suggests that an authoritative parenting style, which combines warmth and support with clear boundaries and expectations, tends to lead to the most consistently positive outcomes in children. This style promotes independence, self-regulation, and social competence, while also fostering a strong parent-child relationship.