Was it wise for Jem to tell Scout not to tell Atticus about Bob Ewell?

In the end,
it wasnt wise forto keep the threats of Bob Ewell quiet.  If Jem orhad told, he might have taken
the revenge Bob Ewell wanted more seriously.  Atticus was a little naive in this situation; it
was especially uncharacteristic of the Atticus who seemed to have so much insight into people
throughout the story.  Atticus should have taken the break in at Judge Taylors...