Does Worf Hate His Kid?

Discussion in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' started by Mojochi, Aug 18, 2017.

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Does Worf Hate His Kid?

  1. Can't stand him

    2 vote(s)
    10.0%
  2. Likes him but doesn't know how to show it

    3 vote(s)
    15.0%
  3. Doesn't hate him but hates being a dad

    6 vote(s)
    30.0%
  4. Doesn't hate him or fatherhood. He's just mean

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Hate's himself for not knowing how to be his dad

    9 vote(s)
    45.0%
  1. JirinPanthosa

    JirinPanthosa Admiral Admiral

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    Worf loves his son. He just has no paternal skillset and he hates having to compromise his duty and career to work on the skillset. He does not relate to his son when he doesn't act like a Klingon and isn't used to having to consider the feelings of people he has power over.

    He cares very much for his son and wants him to succeed in life, he's just really terrible at parenting.
     
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  2. Qonundrum

    Qonundrum Vice Admiral Admiral

    I forgot about Pulaski. My favorite TNG Doctor. The episode where she partakes in a rutual with Worf was pretty cool. Crusher wouldn't be nearly as cool.
     
  3. Balok's Decoy

    Balok's Decoy Commodore Commodore

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    If you wanna get really psychoanalytical about it, Worf probably resents his son because Alexander reminds him of his own failures and inadequacies as a traditional Klingon.
     
  4. Mr. Laser Beam

    Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Admiral

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    Worf does NOT hate Alexander. He just doesn't know how to be a dad. That is not Worf's fault - he was just unprepared for it.
     
  5. Mister Spock

    Mister Spock Commander Red Shirt

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    Worf's problem is that he aspires to a Klingon ideal we never really see in other Klingons. Worf knows the rituals, the myths and the history of his people, but he never seems to take joy in life the way other Klingons do. I think this reflects in his parenting of Alexander, who he tries to hold to the same strict code of conduct he himself does.