HC: If Shōto & Izuku Adopt (a) Child(ren), Their Parenting Styles Would Have A 180° Difference.

HC: if Shōto & Izuku adopt (a) child(ren), their parenting styles would have a 180° difference.

As much as estranged Shōto's relationship with his father, the latter was the only parental figure in the former's life, so his parenting style would be more about "Firm Hand", where he would apply brutal honesty & tough love on his child(ren) to knock them out of their comfort zones & onto the right path & makes very clear the consequences if they stray from it.

Since Izuku grew up with a loving & doting mother, his parenting style would be on the "Gentle Touch" side, where he would keep his child(ren) happy, healthy & offer encouragement/support when helping them understand the situation & their role.

This can be a source of conflict between them, like Shōto worries Izuku's excessive coddling would result in their child(ren) becoming spoiled & they never learn, because he believes everyone has to face the music at some point.

On the flip side, Izuku worries Shōto's excessively harsh lessons would result in their child(ren) constantly teetering on the verge of reaching their breaking point & snap, because he believes being too hard would be harmful for them in the long run.

Which is why I think & believe they'll have a conversation about this before they officially make the decision to adopt.

Oooooo that's really interesting, because I... actually believe the opposite 😅

Izuku wants to make sure they know he'll wholeheartedly support them in whatever they want to do. While his mother was always kind, he remembers the way All Might pushed him to be better and wants the same for his kid(s). He wants them to try the things they have an interest in (to be told they can do what makes them happy). He doesn't want them to hold back and he'll push them if they ask him to (with clear boundaries and limits).

Meanwhile, the only childhood memories Shoto remembers are tears, pain and fear. For years, he swore he never wanted kids because he was terrified of becoming like his old man. Eventually though, through years of therapy and reassurances from his loved ones, he stops punishing himself and allows himself to want children. The fear still lingers, however, so he sometimes overcompensates: he spoils them, not wanting to risk any unhappiness.

It makes Izuku annoyed, because he doesn't want to play the bad guy when it comes to discipline. He's not a strict person, and while he's fierce in battle, he doesn't like raising his voice. Over the years though, Shoto realises it's okay to say "no" to demands like staying up late, even if it leads to tantrums and tears.

What both of them agree on 100% is communication. While they may differ in their techniques, the most important thing is making sure their kid(s) trust them. They can come to their dads with a problem without being afraid, because Izuku knows what it's like to stay silent, lest he worry his mother; Shoto remembers bottling up his emotions because he truly felt that there was no one he could confide in... until Izuku came along, anyway.

They're not perfect - it's difficult being a hero and having a family - but they do a good job. Their kids are happy, safe and thriving. They know love and how it feels to be loved in return.