Calpurnia corrects Scout when she offends the Cunningham boy. Calpurnia acts as a mother figure in her correction.
Calpurnia teaches Scout that she is no better than others, a lesson she will forever hold on to.
Calpurnia acts as a loving mother and teaches Jem and Scout about life. She does act as a parent and she gets total support from Atticus, and the children know this.
Truly, Calpurnia is more than a cook. She takes her role as a mother quite seriously. Calpurnia could be the mother Jem and Scout never had because she is wise, caring, and patient with the kids.
Calpurnia does love Jem and Scout in a motherly way. She corrects them with what she calls tough love and tender love. According to Scout, Calpurnia acts as a mother
