What is the compromise between Scout and Atticus in To Kill a Mockingbird? What does this say about Atticus?

In Chapter 3, Scout comes home from school dejected and upset because her teacher, Miss Caroline, tells her that she is not allowed to read with her father anymore. Atticus consoles his daughter and explains the importance of understanding people's perspectives. Scout maintains that she will not go to school anymore because Burris Ewell doesn't have to attend. Atticus teaches Scout a lesson about compromise. Atticus tells her that a compromise is an "agreement reached...

In Chapter 3, Scout comes home from school dejected and upset because her teacher, Miss Caroline, tells her that she is not allowed to read with her father anymore. Atticus consoles his daughter and explains the importance of understanding people's perspectives. Scout maintains that she will not go to school anymore because Burris Ewell doesn't have to attend. Atticus teaches Scout a lesson about compromise. Atticus tells her that a compromise is an "agreement reached by mutual concessions." (Lee 41) Atticus agrees to keep reading to Scout every night if she concedes to go to school. This scene portrays Atticus as a sympathetic, understanding father who is willing to listen to his child's problems and solve them creatively. Atticus continues to play a major role in Scout's moral development by teaching her important life lessons such as taking different perspectives and learning about compromise.