Fitz and Parent-Child Relationships SPOILERS!!!

[Buckkeepblue]

I hadn't considered that, and it's a really good point. I've finished re-reading it now and my perspective has changed, I think my initial assessment was a bit harsh. Although I still would have liked Nettle and Fitz to be closer, and I do think that Hobb is making a point about children growing up and living their own lives and somewhat forgetting about their parents.