1. It It indicates the respect the children have for Atticus; it also shows that maybe the children do need a mother-figure, since he doesn't do well talking to the kids about certain things
In which chapter does Atticus fail his children? If you could provide more context or information, I would be able to give a more accurate response.
Atticus tells Scout to obey Calpurnia in Chapter 3 of "To Kill a Mockingbird." This happens during a conversation where Scout questions Atticus about why Calpurnia is considered a part of the family. Atticus explains the importance of respecting Calpurnia and following her instructions.
The children received air rifles from Atticus as Christmas gifts in chapter 9. Atticus thought it was important for them to learn to shoot responsibly and understand the importance of safety.
Aunt Alexandra and Miss Maudie locate the children for Atticus in Chapter 21 as they are not in the courtroom as expected. They find them sitting in the "colored balcony" watching the trial from a distance.
Scout learns that Atticus has known about her fighting at school with Walter Cunningham for some time. Atticus mentions it during a conversation with her in Chapter 9 of "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Atticus revealed that he is really good with a gun, something his children had not known. To Kill a Mockingbird won a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
In Chapter 12 of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Atticus Finch is out of town in Montgomery for two weeks, leaving his children Scout and Jem in the care of Calpurnia, their housekeeper. This absence sets the stage for the children's encounters with Mrs. Dubose.
In chapter 15, the children find Atticus outside the Maycomb jail. He is sitting in front of the jailhouse door reading a book, keeping watch over Tom Robinson to protect him from a possible lynch mob.
It is what they wanted for Christmas. See page 90 in Chapter 9.
Atticus said " I don't want you to remember it. Forget it." It kind of symbolizes that whatever he told the children before that - he is taking it back and does not want the children to make the change he just told them to.
Jem and Scout are often embarrassed by their father's advanced age and bookish nature. However in chapter ten, Atticus Finch shoots a rabid dog and they learn that he was once known as the best shot in the county.
In chapter 9, scout reveals that Atticus is the main person who she looks up to however she is not sure what to think about him defending Tom Robinson because of the contrast between the school children's views and those of maycomb that all people with dark skin are second class citizens and anyone who defends them is branded a 'n***** lover' compared to Atticus who treats everyone the same and is considerate , understanding but is being accused of being a 'n***** lover'. This situation is difficult for scout because Atticus is someone who she has always listened to and set her an example for her but not the people of maycomb, and his family are saying bad things about him she is desperate for them to stop. However her relationship with atticus is strong and She is not afraid to fight people who insult Atticus. In chapter 9 she feels "extremely noble" when she walks away from a fight as Atticus asked.