Why does Atticus encourage his children to call him Atticus?

Question: Why does Atticus encourage his children to call him Atticus!?

Why not just 'Dad!?'Www@QuestionHome@Com

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For many reasons, he did not perceive himself to be "Dad!."

Being called by his first name gave the children a more independent status and him an ingratiating status!. It was a powerful tool to present their elevated opinion of him as a defense attorney!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Because he's nuts, obviously!. All fictional characters are, or they would be boring!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It's serves as a respect type thing!.Www@QuestionHome@Com