Atticus Finch as a parent is kind of different from most. He treats his children different than other parents may treat their kids. He treats them with honesty and as they are grown adults. He uses good timing to find have an opportunity to teach Scout and Jem good values he wants to pass down to them. Scout says that " 'Do you really think so? ' . . . was Atticus ' dangerous question" because he delighted in helping people see a situation in a new light.