Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-26567684-20150821055736/@comment-25626003-20150907113900

Legendary Super Saiya-Jin 4 wrote: Lol. Naruto was shown to be a good parent before he became Hokage. He was living happily with his wife and children and they all seemed to adore him. Once he became Hokage, he became way too busy to spend much time with his family and was forced to use shadow clones to spend time with them all. The main reason he probably doesn't use shadow clones in the office is because they don't last forever and will poof eventually.

Also knowing Shikamaru, I'd doubt he'd let Naruto use his shadow clones to do all of his work. He is his right hand man and advisor now, he'd make sure Naruto stays and does his job. So even though Naruto may not be a perfect father, he's been with his family all throughout their life and was there to raise them and take care of them.

Sasuke left his wife and daughter as an infant for about a dozen years and never bothered to send a letter, postcard, text, ect at all. Then when he's finally reunited with his daughter he doesn't recognize her and pulls out a sword on her. Sasuke leaving for something important is irrelevant, because after he nearly killed Sarada he could have at least hugged her, apologized, and acted like a loving father after being reunited with his daughter after all these years. Instead he basically ignores her questions and acts like she isn't even there and focuses only on talking to Naruto and the other Kage about the threat greater than Kaguya.

It's only after all of the drama with Shin is resolved, Sakura is saved, and they've all already discussed things about Kaguya. That he finally actually acknowledges Sarada and talks to her a bit before leaving again. So, I'd say that Naruto is a much better father. Sasuke doesn't set the bar very high, but yeah you're spot on here. Naruto being a better father isn't really saying much, but he at least tries to spend a good amount with his kids. What gets me about Sasuke besides the lack of communication, is why when he finally comes into contact with his own daughter, he isn't honest. "It's none of your business" isn't great parenting at all....