For a series featuring some of the greatest feats of strength anime has ever seen, some of the most heated discussions surrounding Dragon Ball have to do with Goku's questionable parenting skills. Fans aren't wrong in deliberating on the matter, as Goku has proven time and again to be wildly unreliable as a father. Some fans are adamant that he's Dragon Ball Daima's seventh episode, titled, "Collar".

The truth of the matter is that the Saiyan likely resides somewhere in-between 'worst dad in anime' and 'misunderstood parent', but nevertheless, he its to his own shortcomings when Panzy questions how he could ever raise a child. Goku has always been a flawed protagonist, and as it turns out, being the Earth's savior does not equate to being a good dad.

Goku Has Always Been an Unreliable Parent

Panzy's iration of Goku has fluctuated throughout her time in Dragon Ball Daima. In one moment, she will be absolutely captivated by his fighting abilities, and in the next, thoroughly annoyed by his behavior. That seems to be a common theme for Goku, as a large portion of the fanbase tends to feel similarly regarding his abilities as a parent. Gohan was kidnapped in his very first appearance in the series, while Goten was forced to wait several years before meeting his father, and only did so because Goku wanted to fight in a tournament.

Much like Panzy, however, it is easy to become captivated when Dragon Ball's protagonist inevitably saves the day, and ultimately forgive some of his bad qualities. It certainly helps that Goku is an inherently kind character that would never purposefully harm his loved ones, and will often go out of his way to fight on their behalf. Dragon Ball also goes out of its way to show that Gohan and Goten love their father. It just happens that a member of the fiercest warrior race in the universe has a different method of parenting.

Parenting Is a Bit Different In the Strongest Family on Earth

While it may be easy to criticize Goku's rather unconventional parenting methods, it cannot be ignored that he's been tasked with raising the strongest family on the planet, who are consistently called upon to protect the Earth from various terrifying threats. That may not excuse what Goku himself describes as a lack of involvement in Daima's latest episode, but it does offer some leeway in situations like Gohan's fight with Cell.

Though some fans may be unhappy with Goku's latest commentary on his own parenting skills, at least some may be satisfied with his own self-awareness, and see it as a step in the right direction as the series' protagonist becomes a grandparent in future arcs. Dragon Ball Daima seems set for its first major showdown with the mysterious Tamigamis, and fans should expect some high-intensity action in episodes. There may not be much quality parenting, though.