The new first grade teacher, Miss Caroline, made Scout's first day at school a confusing one when she discovered that her student could read--and well. But in Miss Caroline's mind, this was not a good thing. She was the teacher, and first graders were supposed to be taught to read in school. She stupidly declares that "You're father does not know how to teach." When Scout returned home that night, she tried to convince Atticus that she did not want to return to school. But Atticus knew better, and his common sense and respect for his fellow man (and young women) surfaced once again.
"If you'll concede the necessity of going to school, we'll go on reading every night just as we always have. Is it a bargain?"
He reminded Scout not to mention their agreement to Miss Caroline, for fear that "our activities would be received with considerable disapprobation by the more learned authorities."
When Scout asked what he meant, he told her that he "wouldn't want her after me."
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