An ideal father would be able to solve problems correctly, support his children's thoughts, consider their feelings, and treat all their children equally . In particular, Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's "To Kill a Mockingbird" proves to be the perfect example of a better father, unlike Baptista Minola from William Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew." Although both fathers want a stable future for their children, Atticus Finch's teachings are considered more valuable in treating his children as equals and setting a good example for them by promoting equality and not become prejudices. As quoted by Lee Haney: “Parents must lead by example. Don't use the cliché: do as I say, not as I do. Parents are children's first and most important role models. » It is important for a parent to set a healthy, positive example throughout a child's developmental stage. In a small town with social division due to prejudice and intolerance, Atticus teaches Jem and Scout his values ​​and beliefs by leading by example. Atticus teaches them that prejudice is bad when it goes against societal norms, such as taking the case of a black man in a dominant "white society" and standing up for the African American community to defend their equal rights. When Scout asks him, "...Why did Cecil say you were defending niggers? He made it sound like you were running a still," Atticus then responds, "I'm just defending a nigger...this are people who live cleanly." . Scout, you're not old enough to understand some things yet... there's been some discussion that I shouldn't do much to defend this man. (Lee, 75) This is important in the novel because Atticus shows tolerance towards his children when he receives Robinson's case and decides...... middle of paper ......www.abbreviatedshakespeare .com/The- Taming of the Shrew.html>.Lee, Harper. "Chapter 3, chapter 9." To kill a mockingbird. New York, NY: Warner, 1982. N. pag. Print."Lee Haney." BrainyQuote.com. Xplore Inc, 2014. January 22, 2014. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/l/leehaney295618.htmlShakespeare, William and Ken Roy. "2.1.69-70." The Taming of the Shrew. Toronto: Harcourt Canada, 2003. N. pag. Print “Tame the Shrew”. SparkNotes. SparkNotes and Web. January 21, 2014. “To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.” To Kill a Mockingbird: Summary and Analysis. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, nd Web. January 19. 2014. .