Hakoda was a Southern Water Tribe chieftain, the father of Sokka and Katara, the husband of the late Kya, and the son of Kanna. ... Hakoda went off to take the fight to the Fire Nation two years before the end of the Hundred Year War, leaving his children to be raised by Kanna.

Was hakoda a bad father?

10 Hakoda. Hakoda wasn't a terrible guy. After leaving his family to lead the Southern Water Tribe's fight against the Fire Nation, he embodies sacrifice. ... Most fans can easily understand Katara's frustration: Hakoda left his children for years without even returning home for a visit, nor did he even write home.

Who has the worst childhood in Avatar?

3 Zuko's Abusive Childhood

There are several episodes, like 'Zuko Alone', that give us an insight into Zuko's tragic past. As a young child, he never received affection or love from his father or grandfather.