Thursday, April 28, 2011
#5 Chapters 7-9 "Parenting Themes in To Kill A Mockingbird"
In Chapter 9, the reader sees several different approaches to raising children. Often the styles of parenting are addressed through different characters in the story: Atticus, Aunt Alexandra, Uncle Jack, Mr. Radley, Dill's "parents", Calpurnia, and soon to come...Bob Ewell. What parenting style does Atticus best fit from those discussed in class? Why is he criticized by so many people? What style seems to work best for Jem and Scout? What style works best for you? What do you think makes an excellent "parent"?
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The parenting style that I believe Atticus best fits is the democratic parenting style. The reason I believe this is the style that he fits is because he teaches Jem and Scout right from wrong and good from bad while still letting them learn from their mistakes. He wants them to understand things to a certain point by making good choices, but at the same time he still wants them to grow up and have fun as children should do. Atticus is still criticized by so many people because he taught Jem and Scout that no matter what people say about Blacks and racism, that it is on the inside and not on the outside that counts. Atticus is one of the few White people that actually care about Blacks, even though all the other Whites think of themselves as better than Blacks. The style that works best for Jem and Scout is Atticus being a parent with the democratic parenting style because they get along really well in the novel, and they usually don’t get into a whole lot of trouble. The style that works best for me is having permissive parents because my parents love me a lot and want to protect me, but at the same time they want to give me freedom. The things that make an excellent “parent” are they love their children no matter what, they will care for their children through good times and bad times, and that they will be there for them even when their friends aren’t.
ReplyDeleteI think that Atticus would fall into the parenting styles of dismissive and democratic. I think Atticus is dismissive because he is rarely home, never spends quality time with his kids, and merely provides the basic needs of life for them. At the same time, I think Atticus is democratic because he is a very wise father who teaches his kids right from wrong, and lets them make decisions and learn from them on their own. I think he is criticized by so many people because he is a single father raising two kids while being a lawyer and never really being home. I think that at this time, doing that was looked upon as a lot worse than what it is today. Atticus's way of parenting works for Jem and Scout, though. I think that this is why their household is so well kept yet and why nothing has fallen apart. I think his parenting is what Jem and Scout need and they know how to work with it. They are very nice, polite, and respectful children who know their limits, and that is why I think it works. I think an excellent parent is one who loves their kids more than anything and just loves spending time with them. I think they make fair rules and discipline when needed so that their children grow up to be the best they can be. I think the loving or emotional parenting style would work for me because I think it helps you stay balanced and keeps your mind healthy. I think that just staying close to your parents and your family on all levels is very important for good child development.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Katlynn in saying that Atticus is critized because he teaches his kids that racism is not right and that blacks have just as much right as whites. I also agree that Jem and Scout work well with the democratic parenting style, but I wonder why they are like that? Why are Jem and Scout different from other kids in that they are so mature and make their own decisions? Did it have to do with their mother's death?
ReplyDeleteI believe that Atticus fits the democratic parenting style the best because he sets rules for his kids, but he lets them think for themselves. For example, in the book awhile back, the kids are playing the radley game and Atticus sees them. Scout decides that she knows it is wrong to play, and she decides to stop because of her father. Atticus lets their kids think for themselves, so they can make there own mistakes. Another reason why i think Atticus is a democratic parent is because he is lawyer. Being a lawyer helps Atticus in being fair with his children too. I think that a reason that he is critized by so many people is because he is a single dad trying to raise a son and daughter. I think at times it is difficult for him. He is critized because he lets scout act like a tomboy and doesn't make her be a 'girly girl.' I think he gets frowned about about that because of the time period and where he is from. I believe that the democratic parenting style works good for Jem and Scout because it gives them a chance to think and relize for themselves what is right and wrong, rather than just being told excatly what to do. Emotion Coaching is another parenting style that works for them too. For example, in the book, when Scout put herself in Jem's situation, she relized that if she had to go to the Radleys house at night by herself, she would be acting that way too.I think that for me the democratic parenting style would be the best. I like having rules, and I like to be able to think for myself and make my own choices and mistakes. I like to do things on my own, but know that if i get stuck, my parents will always be there to help me. I think that an excellent parent has a mixture of all the traits in a way. A parent should set rules, but let kids think for themself. They should have some control over their kids, but the kids should still have a little bit of freedom. Parents should also be able to emphathize with their kids emotions.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Carri that Atticus is a democratic parent, but I strongly disagree that Atticu is a dimissive parent. I don't think he is a dimissive parent because even though he isn't home that much, its because he is working to provide for his family. I don't think he neglects them because he teaches them about life. I think that the Ewells would be a better example of a dimissive parent because they don't support their kids and the kids have no manners.
ReplyDeleteThe parenting style that I believe Atticus best fits is the democratic parenting style. I believe this because Atticus helps jem and scout with tough situations. He helps jem and scout make good choices. By making good choices they will become role models. He is trying to make them adults so they make the right choices. Atticus cares about every person in Maycomb even the blacks. Thats why Atticus is a good parent. The style that works best for me is having permissive parents because my parents love me a lot and do alot of stuff for me. They care for me even when things are going horrible. They love me every day and thats why my parents are awesome.
ReplyDeletei disagree with carrie about Atticus is dismissive because he is usually home most of the time and he helps scout and jem with alot of stuff and cares about them everyday.
ReplyDeleteI say style 3, make sure there on the right track, point out mistakes, explain why they should behave and how, good behaviors are rewarded, teaches children good and bad so they could learn from their mistakes. Style 1, kids needed to be disciplined back then. Style 3, atticus style would work best for jem and scout, learn by themselves. I think style 3 works best for me. Because I would rather learn from my mistakes then just getting told what to do because life is all about making mistakes and learning about them. I like how my parents teach me the difference between bad and good. I like how my dad ensures me if im on track and pointed out the mistakes I made so I could learn from it. I think an excellent parent would be style 3, because everything said in style 3 I agree that it should make an excellent parent from my point of view.
ReplyDeletei agree with jordan because that style i like the best because i think that style makes a excellent parent, and fits me best.
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus's parenting style is democratic because he listens to both sides of the story and decides who is right. He also lets Jem and Scout try new things on their own. Atticus is critizied because he lets Scout wear whatever she wants, when she should be wearing girl cloths and act more like a girl. I think permisive style fits Jem and Scout the best because they do whatever they want anyway. Democratic works best for me because it alows freedom with a few rules. I think an excellent parents is someone that listens to both sides of the story, lets you have freedom, has a few rules, and still is loving to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Peter because Atticus tells his kids what is wrong and what is right. He and tell his kids the truth. He is also emotional with his kids and can relate with them because he was a kid himself.
ReplyDeleteI think that Atticus is the democratic parent, because he is always there for Scout and Jem. He helps them through struggles and hard times when they need help. Also I think he is a democratic parent because he listens to both sides of a story. I think that he is critizied because he lets Scout do whatever she wants and he lets her wear whatever she wants and he doesn't tell her she can't. I think that a democrative parent is the best because it gives the child freedom most of the time and it also gives them a few rules along the way.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ross and Peter because I like it that Atticus tells his children right from wrong and I like it that he tells them the truth. I think it is good to tell kids the truth when they ask so that it doesn't confuse them.
ReplyDeleteThere are many different styles of parenting, and each parent shows each type at different times in their parenting time. I think that Atticus displays 2 main types of parenting styles; a permissive parent and a democratic parent. He allows Scout and Jem to go freely and play throughout Maycomb without a lot of control, yet gives them guidelines on where they can and can not go. I think he is criticized by so many people for letting his kids express themselves, and for letting them have their own freedom and decide what they want to do. I also think that He has help from other people as well with raising his children; Miss Maudie and Mrs.Dubose. I think that Jem and Scout do best with democratic parenting, becuase it gives them some freedom, yet they get to think about what is right and wrong. I think an excellent parent is one who is a friend yet a strong diciplinarian and mentor to their children. Some parents let their kids have full reign of their lives, but personally I like to have strong disipline. Sometimes it stinks, but other times Im glad that they really care.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ross when he said that Atticus listens to both sides of the story before he punishes either of the kids. I also agree with they way he likes his parenting styles.
ReplyDeletei think that atticus displays the democratic parenting style because he is strict about his kids and what they do but he is also at times letting them go freely and be kids like they should be. i think many critisize him for one because it is a small town and in small towns people talk about everything about everybody. my parenting style would be kinda like atticus'. bieng strict at times but also letting kids have fun and be crazy.
ReplyDeletei agree with rossy because atticus tells the kids right from wrong and they seem to listen to him but also what he said about atticus letting then try new things on there own i like.
ReplyDeleteI believe Atticus relates mostly to the permissive style of parenting because Jem and Scout have a large amount of freedom throughout their daily lives which includes playing games, making snowmen and roaming all over the neighborhood. I also believe that Atticus fits this style because he loves his children unconditionally. I believe Atticus is being criticized because he chose not to find another wife to help him parent the children and because of what he teaches them. I think my favorite type of parenting style would have to be permissive because I want my parents to love me and let me have a lot of freedom because they trust me.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ryan when he said Atticus is a democratic parent also because he listens to both side of the story and enforces some rules. However I still believe that the children have a very large amount of free time to do whatever they want.
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus goes with the democratic parenting styles. He lets Jem and Scout do what they want but he still wants to know where they are. He knows he can trust Jem and Scout but every once in a while they will make a mistake and he'll help them. He gets critized mostly because he's a single dad in this time period. I think the democratic style fits Jem and Scout well because they still need parent guidence. I would like the permissive style but sometimes I do need the democratic style because I'm not independent yet. An excellent parent is someone who just has to have balance.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Carri with saying the Atticus is a dismissive parent. Atticus does get involved with Jem and Scout by reading to them or telling them to do sometimes even if they don't like it. They are also not rebellious like its says; they are polite even if Scout sometimes doesn't act like a girl should.
ReplyDeleteI believe that Atticus is a diplomatic parent. He is criticized because he does not make his kids not do the little things that are frowned apon, but the kids would grow out of. This style fits Jem and Scout because they are growing up maturely. I believe that the diplomatic style works best for me because I can do certain things, but I cannot do other things. I think an excellent parent makes sure their kids know what is right and wrong, and then enforce that knowledge when the kid oversteps those boundaries.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Kyle that Atticus is not a dismissive parent for the reasons that Jordan said; however, I also dissagree with his statement that Atticus is usually home because he is at work most of the day.
ReplyDeleteI think atticus fits in with the dramatic parenting style. Because he tries to help Jem and Scout if they are in trouble or in any situation. And He know whats the differnce between good and bad. And Atticus becomes a good romodel for other many people around him.
ReplyDeleteI somewhat disagree with James because i think he is more dramatic than doplomatic. Becasue he knows good from bad. And is a good model to his family and friends.
ReplyDeleteIn Chapter 9, the reader sees several different approaches to raising children. Often the styles of parenting are addressed through different characters in the story: Atticus, Aunt Alexandra, Uncle Jack, Mr. Radley, Dill's "parents", Calpurnia, and soon to come...Bob Ewell. What parenting style does Atticus best fit from those discussed in class? Atticus goes into the 3 set of parenting he understands and gives advice to his children. Why is he criticized by so many people? He is a single parent and he lets his children make their own decisions. What style seems to work best for Jem and Scout? I think they learn in the way that Atticus parented them. What style works best for you? Most of the time I like number 3. What do you think makes an excellent "parent"? A parent that can see the difference of good and bad and they can have an idea of life.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Carrigan and the fact that the children are really different from other children. They like to play games, but they usually think a lot about the decisions they should make before doing bad things. They are smarter than what they should be, but how is it that they are so lucky as to have someone that can guide them into learning how to both read and write? A lot of the children their age don't really know very many things, but both Jem and Scout understand a lot of things for being the age that they are.
ReplyDeleteI think that Atticus is a democratic parent. Many people criticize him mainly because of the To Robinson case. They don't like how Atticus doesn't try to be like everybody else. Atticus is also criticized for letting Jem and Scout run around all the time. They don't agree with the way he handles his children such as Scout wearing overalls. The parenting style that works for Jem and Scout is pretty much the way Atticus parents other than the fact that he is not home very often and is not especially close to his children. The democratic parenting would work best for me because i need to be taught right from wrong but my parents need to be understanding when i make mistakes. An excellent parent is someone who is always there for here children and teach them right from wrong but yet give them freedon to do things and learn from there mistakes.
ReplyDeleteatticus i would say is a democratic parent.i think that because he really is calm and helps the kids when they need it but when they get into truble he dont really yell at them all he does is tell them what they can do and get them back on the right track. he lets them make theri own decisoan and learn from what they do. many people are mean to him because he is defending a black and they think he is not teaching his kids the right things. i thinkg what works best is when he dosent yell. i think i would like the same thing i dont like it when people yell at me i dont want to listen to that.
ReplyDeletei agree with jordan when she said she is demacatifc. but i think she could add that he lets them learn from their mistakes. he also just sets them on the right track and make their own decisions.
ReplyDeleteI think atticus best fits in democratic parenting style. Atticus cares about what jem and scout do but he does let them do what they want once in a while. But he is still a parent to them like he is supose to be. He lets them do what they want but as long as he knows where they are and what they are doing.
ReplyDeleteross is rite and rong thay play outside but do lisen to Atticus. But i agry with other things he ses that Atticus is not ther as much for them.
ReplyDeleteI believe Atticus is a democratic and emotional single parent. I think Atticus is a democratic parent because he keeps Jem & Scout on the right track yet showing his love for both of them. He is also a emtional parent because he teaches Jem & Scout to not judge anyone by color or background (past events) but to put themselfs in their shoes. Atticus is not only judged in the town of maycomb because he is a single man raising two kids but because he teaches his kids to treat others eaqually.
ReplyDeleteI think the best parenting style that best fits Jem and Scout is the emtional parent. Because Jem & Scout are young children trying to understand the world their living in, an being in emtional parent best helps them understand why the world is the way it is because they get to put themselves in other peoples shoes.
The best parenting style that works for me is Emtional because its a easier way for me to understand things. In other words that way all be the one making an opinion and putting myself in other peoples shoes without making me feeling to over protective by my parents.
I think the paranting style Atticus fits into is probably democratic. I think he is democratic because he trys to get his children to act right and not be so judgemental about black people.I think he is critized by a lot of people because of his parenting advice and that he is defending Tom Robinson, a colored guy, and people look down on him for that. The style that works best for Jem and Scout are that Atticus tells them to try their best at things they do and just be yourself. The style that works for me is probably the democratic style because when i have a kid i'm going to teach them to just be yourself and stand up for what they believe in. Someone who teaches kids to be nice to everyone doesn't matter if they are different or not.
ReplyDeleteI agreee on wat carol said because the only really reason why he is being judged is because of he is defending a colored person.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Katylnn about Atticus's parenting style as democratic. He teaches them what is right and what is wrong. What i think makes him so good as a parent is because he teaches his kids what is right and wrong in his eyes and not in the world's eyes. I think that works the best for his kids. Democratic works for me because I can learn from my mistakes and stand up for myself and my ideas. Thats how i will probably raise my children too. a good parent will teach thier children right from wrong in a way that works for each child individually.
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus fits into the emotional group because he listens to the kids and is nice to everybody. He is criticized so much because he is very nice and defending Tom Robinson, a black person, and people make fun of Atticus for that. Jem and Scout have to try to ignore other people of what they say and they also have to try not to get mad at that person. I would say their style is democratic becaasue they need to know the right and wrong things. I think that a great parent would be a parent that teaches their kids the right and wrong things in life and what you can and cant do.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jasmine becasue Atticus caould be democratic because he trys to teach his childrem the rights and wrongs and he trys his best to be a good parent.
ReplyDeleteI think Atticus has the emotional parenting style. I think that because he loves his kids even though he doesnt get to see them all the time, he cares about them. Atticus is criticized because he is a single parent, back then they didnt really think that was a good thing that their kids should always have two parents. Also because his daugher Scout, acts like she is a boy and dresses like one. They are in the south, they believe all girls should be southern bells and always were dresses and not ger dirty. I believe the parenting style that Atticus has is good for Scout and Jem. I think the parenting style that would work best for me with my parents is permissive style. What makes a good parent is for them to care about us, trust us, love us, belive in us, listen to us not other people that they dont even know, and for them to listen to us.
ReplyDeleteI agree with doubleaah29, he does get criticized because he is defending Tom Robinson. But his boss pointed at Atticus and said he was goin to defend Tom. Atticus isnt the kind of guy that is going to make an excuse to get out of it.
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