How did Atticus try to protect his family?

Atticus does his best to protect his family by absorbing an extensive amount of criticism from his community without negatively responding. Atticus' ability to control his emotions and behave in a tolerant, peaceful manner, protects his family by deescalating much of the tension surrounding the case. When Jem destroys Mrs. Dubose's camellia bushes, Atticus makes his son read to her as a punishment, even though Mrs. Dubose initiated the conflict. After the trial, Atticus lets Bob Ewell curse and spit in his face without responding. Atticus hoped that Bob would have got all the hate out of his system, and in doing so, Atticus was attempting to protect Jem and Scout. In Chapter 15, when Jem and Scout find Atticus sitting outside of Maycomb's jailhouse surrounded by a mob, Atticus is quick to tell them to go home. Atticus understands that his children are in a dangerous situation and attempts to protect them by telling Jem and Scout to leave. Throughout the entire novel, Atticus does his best to protect Jem and Scout from becoming prejudiced individuals like the rest of their community members. Atticus protects his children from becoming racists by standing up for what is right, giving them important life lessons, and courageously defending Tom Robinson.