Question

Jem and scout were somewhat disappointed in atticus because he wasn't athletic like some fathers. what happened to change the children's perception of their father

Answer 1

To Jem and Scout it was disappointing that Atticus isn't in such great shape as some of other children's fathers but after a specific instance, and that is Atticus killing a rabid dog their opinion of him changes drastically as they saw how accurately he shot it. They understand that athleticism is not all that is important.