In "To Kill a Mocking Bird," how does Atticus show that he cares for his family and respects other people?

Atticus's actions in To Kill a Mockingbird (and I must say, well-played by Gregory Peck in the only movie that I have ever seen of a book that is worth its salt) clearly indicate that he is a man of integrity steeped so strongly in his ideals that every thing he does and every interaction that he has with others demonstrates his ethics.  He cares deeply for his children and wants them to have a childhood, but also balance their carefree childhood with the enormity of the life lesson presented to them.  He does not want his children at the trial for the former reason, but also we get a sense that he is proud of them for wanting to be there.  

 Although stoic, he tells his children stories and talks to them about the goings on in town with calm candor.  He embodies what it is, consequences and all, to stand up against a wrong, even when the wrong is the popular opinion.  Atticus Finch (via Harper Lee) provides a complex portrait of the difficult balance of protecting one's children and speaking up for what is right.