章 530: Needs a Father

"Kyle is a Smith," Patrick hissed, "The foundation has to be set properly! One has to be strict and disciplined from the start. He has the capabilities, and must be molded from young to be responsible."

"In what way did Kyle ever show you that he wasn't disciplined in his studies? In his work?" Shifu asked, looking at him with his clear eyes, "Did he ever fail in any task you set for him?"

"No," Patrick said with a frown, "Which only goes to show how good his teachings were."

Where was Shifu going with this? What has this got to do with Kyle?

"Did you ever praise him for it?" 

Patrick's frown got deeper, "Praise? Whatever for? The tasks are for his own personal development and improvement. I want him to do it for himself, not for praise. He won't get far if he was doing it to get praised!"

Shifu shook his head, wondering about the way Patrick himself was brought up. How could he not understand something so basic and simple?