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Master Shifu (Father Figure Discussion) (Kung Fu Panda)

A.N. - My response to a fan posing the question of how Shifu would act as a father figure.

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His attitude would shift throughout his life.

Shifu was much more openly affectionate towards Tai Lung, and judging from the memories shown in the first movie, he spoiled him to an extent. He cheered when the snow leopard developed an aggressive nature, hardly ever scolded him or told him no, and promised that he was going to be the Dragon Warrior before he knew if it was true.

This excess praise is what Shifu attributes to Tai Lung's villainy, believing that he was too quick to see only the positive side of his behaviour and did not take the time to be critical once Tai Lung became arrogant and expressed a lack of care for others.

Unfortunately, this caused Shifu to slide to the other extreme.

He is keen to notice faults and comment on them, withholding his affection until this new kid does something truly spectacular. Every time they grow angry with him or defy his instructions, he remembers Tai Lung and is struck by the fear that he is going to repeat his past mistake if he is not strict.

Shifu is hesitant to be fatherly and show any type of paternal warmth. The red panda worries that he is not fit to adopt such a role anymore, believing that he would be no good as a father and not wanting to relive the pain of losing a kid to his own short-sightedness.

However, if they stay on his heels and keep trying to endear themselves to him via frequent visits and training sessions, it may just work.

He invites them to join the Furious Five for dinner most nights and starts to give real advice when they ask. A lot of it is lessons passed down to him by Oogway, but Shifu allows himself to teach the kid a few Kung Fu techniques that he created on his own.

Shifu would maintain a certain distance unless the kid's natural caregivers are absent or inept, at which point he considers setting aside a more long-term room for them in the Jade Palace.

Soon enough, it becomes a tradition that they accompany him and the Furious Five in daily activities. The affable warriors, such as Monkey and Viper, are treating the kid like a part of the team, and Tigress, while not as easily befriended, is growing accustomed to their presence.

Shifu notices his students' acceptance of the kid and begins to see less of a reason why he should not take them as a pupil.

The red panda involves them in rigorous training, shaping the kid into his proudest learner and, hopefully, his greatest warrior. This training is demanding in every way that a body and mind can be tested, but Shifu urges them to persevere.

He is a bit harsh at times and pushes them harder than he does anyone else.

As his expectations for the kid continue to rise, there is little time for them to do much else besides training. They are too exhausted to wander the Valley of Peace, and Shifu always seems to have an exercise for them to do before he allows them to take a break and visit any friends or family.

If the desired people live beyond the valley, Shifu claims that it would be too long a trip and that they need to focus on mastering the art of Kung Fu.

He says that letting go of personal attachments and devoting oneself to Kung Fu is the path to achieving inner peace. Never mind the implication that staying in the Jade Palace and listening to his teachings above all else is the best way to do so.