I too am deeply troubled by the Bolin/Eska relationship and the way it has been used for laughs. I posted something about it over on tumblr here (http://redrikki.tumblr.com/post/62378329591/bolin-eska-its-really-not-that-funny). I agree that it's really a large number of steps back considering their previous portrayals of both gender issues, abusive relationships and power dynamics. Over all, so much of Korra has just fallen flat compared to the original series.
Personally, I agree with you that the idea of Aang as a less than perfect parent feels right to me. The guy was raised by monks and has seriously traumatic cultural baggage. Of course he's gonna screw up. It's what parents, even ones with the best of intentions, do. It makes for interesting storylines and fanfic fodder. Like this (http://redrikki.livejournal.com/58663.html)
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Date: 2013-09-30 02:00 pm (UTC)Personally, I agree with you that the idea of Aang as a less than perfect parent feels right to me. The guy was raised by monks and has seriously traumatic cultural baggage. Of course he's gonna screw up. It's what parents, even ones with the best of intentions, do. It makes for interesting storylines and fanfic fodder. Like this (http://redrikki.livejournal.com/58663.html)