Parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding tasks possible. In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch is a model parent who teaches his children important lessons about life. He teaches his children to respect themselves and others, to try their best to do what's right, and what real courage is. Atticus Finch is a very respected man in Maycomb. He shows respect to a lot of people including …showed first 75 words of 810 total…

…showed last 75 words of 810 total…Mrs. Dubose's case trying to free herself from her morphine addiction. Over the period of time in the novel Atticus teaches his children to be respectful, to try their best to do what's right and what true courage is. Atticus is a model parent who loves his children and has taught them these valuable lessons. To Kill a Mockingbird is not only a good story it is also a guide to being a good parent.