How does Atticus Finch show good parenting in To Kill a Mockingbird?

was an
effective parent because he lead by example. Where many parents can "tell" their
children how to behave and to treat others equally, Atticus "practiced what he
preached." He was a kind and giving man, who encouraged his children to view human beings
equally and to treat them as such. Good parenting is also portrayed in Atticus's dedication to
his children as a single parent. During a time period where the parenting often fell to either
the mother or to a member of hired help, Atticus had as active a role as possible in the raising
of his children. His career dominated his time (by necessity), but where he was able, he gave of
himself and his time freely and unconditionally to his children.