Why is Naruto perceived as a bad parent in the Boruto series?

While Naruto might be one of the most beloved characters in the Boruto series, he certainly has his set of flaws. He is criticized in the Boruto series for not being an ideal parent to his children. Since that was the case, fans expected him to be a better parent. So, let’s understand why the Seventh Hokage is perceived as a bad parent in the Boruto series.

Things that Naruto should have done as a parent but didn’t do

Naruto always regretted that he was never able to spend time with his parents as a child. He had always been curious about his parents and wanted to meet them. When he met his mother and the two of them had the most wholesome conversation, it was one of the most touching moments in the Naruto series.

When this is the kind of experience Naruto had as a child, the fanbase expected him to bring his A-game when it came to parenting. One can understand that a Hokage will always be busy since they’re responsible not only for the village’s safety but also for the overall administration of the village. However, it hurt Boruto and the fanbase’s sentiments when Naruto didn’t show up to his daughter’s birthday party.

To make things worse, he had sent a Shadow Clone in his place, and the family found this out in the worst possible manner. The Shadow Clone’s chakra ran out when it was carrying Himawari’s birthday cake and hence, dropped the cake on the floor. This left Himawari upset that her father did not hold up his end of the promise. These are some reasons why fans believe that the Seventh Hokage isn’t the ideal parent to his children. It will be interesting to see if things remain the way they are or if he decides to prioritize spending more time with his family and delegate his work to other people in the village.

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