* Mrs. Tyler is more empathetic and understanding towards Attean. She sees him as a scared and vulnerable boy who is trying to adjust to a new and unfamiliar world. She believes in fostering a positive relationship with him and sees his skills and knowledge as valuable.
* Mr. Tyler is more distrustful and wary of Attean. He sees him as a threat, due to the hostility he had experienced from Native Americans in the past. He worries about Attean's influence on his grandson, Matt, and believes that staying separate is the safest course.
This disagreement creates a growing tension in the family. It leads to arguments and differing opinions about how to handle Attean's presence in their lives.
The disagreement also highlights a larger conflict between the settlers' fear and prejudice towards Native Americans and the need for understanding and cooperation in order to survive in the new land. It ultimately becomes a major factor in shaping the future of the family and their relationship with the natural world.