Unlike many father-daughter relationships of this era, Atticus is not the doting, girl-spoiling daddy figure that many men were during this time frame. He treats Scout with objective discipline and structure, just as he treats Jem, her brother. It is apparent that he loves her, but he is certain not to condescend to her or to treat her differently just because of her gender. Such was not the case with most men of the depression era. Atticus is primarily concerned with his children's edification for success in life and culture, and this holds true with Scout especially. Atticus reads the newspaper to her each evening, allowing her to read along, and this practice lands Scout in some disconcerting circumstances when she goes to school and is told that Atticus is "teaching her wrong." This evening reading is a prime example of the loving yet intellectual upbringing that Atticus is giving Scout.
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