Avatar: The Legend Of Korra - Part 3

[sandwraith]

You are right, they didn't mention the death penalty. I thought that was what Unalaq said he wanted for those that "attacked" him. He just wants them to freeze in jail...

The problem with this whole situation is that Unalaq is clearly lying and doing "evil: things imo. He is buttering up Korra and using her father's "lies" to play on her insecurities and doing so that she does what he wants. He has isolated her from her family, mentor and friends. In the premiere he mentions the Northern Lights, and how they exist because the portal in the North is open. Now he wants Korra to open a portal in the North? Why?

You can justify anything. Hilter "justified" the Holocaust and well just look at North Korea. Unalaq has led an army south and is oppressing the people there. It is not so long ago that the south saw this from another nation.

Oh God are we going there already? Why not bring up other conflicts like Northern Ireland, or Palestine? They certainly have more in common with this issue than Hitler, North Korea etc etc.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Oh God are we going there already? Why not bring up other conflicts like Northern Ireland, or Palestine? They certainly have more in common with this issue than Hitler, North Korea etc etc.

Use whatever you like. Hell, use Star Wars. From my point of view, the Jedi are evil!!!

The point still stands and if you need to use such nefarious methods, you are clearly doing wrong.

Also, would you please not ignore the rest of the post.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

Godwin's Law at work, everyone.

 

[sandwraith]

I wasn't ignoring it. I just felt frustrated that the thread that we've kept pretty Hitler-reference free got a Hitler reference.

Nefarious by what means? Governments throughout history are known for showing such heavy-handed tactics whether their supposed intentions were "good" or otherwise. The only reason we don't call it "nefarious" now is because the governments that succeeded in their actions paint them as victories and talk about winning the "hearts and minds" in the history books.

As I've said in my previous post Unalaq see this as a necessary step to reuniting the two peoples that he sees should be one. To me at least, Unalaq seems like a Zealot. Like many zealots he sees no wrong in his actions because in his mind's eye if no one else he will redeem his people's soul. As to him talking about the opening the Portal, I think what he meant was the Portal can only be opened by the Avatar but it places of strong spiritual energy the presence of spirits manifest in the form of the Northern or Southern Lights. In the Earth Kingdom the "Forest" was a place of strong spiritual energy and it manifested itself in the form of visions. So my understanding is and feel free to disagree:
- The North has the Northern Lights because it is at "peace" with its Spirits but the Portal itself is closed because of the absence of the Avatar.
- By opening the Southern Portal, Korra allowed the Spirits of the South to "roam free".
- Whatever Unalaq's end-game is, it requires the Avatar and both Portals. This may be tied to Avatar Wan's backstory. Unalaq might have pulled a Zhao and discovered some kind of Spiritual lore. He wants to bring balance to the Spirit and Real World. He may need the conduit to that, Korra and her Avatar spirit.

 

[TheLastBlade]

Not sure why everyone is so hard up on Korra "not learning anything". Tenzin's clearly the fan-favorite for a lot of the ATLA fans for obvious reasons but it does get a to a point where the bias is painfully clear.

What's so bad about people pointing out how Korra is kinda giving Tenzin the shaft? A counter argument is that people seem to forget that everything is happening in the span of 6 months. Not only is it rushed, but ironically, it's not developed enough. Another thing, Korra threw away Tenzin, the guy who is the Avatar's son, the guy who knows her past life, and the only airbender left in the world in favor of an obscure uncle who just appeared. I will hold some questions, as I am waiting to see what folds. But I can never understand why Korra thinks she "mastered" airbending.

 

[sandwraith]

What's so bad about people pointing out how Korra is kinda giving Tenzin the shaft? A counter argument is that people seem to forget that everything is happening in the span of 6 months. Not only is it rushed, but ironically, it's not developed enough. Another thing, Korra threw away Tenzin, the guy who is the Avatar's son, the guy who knows her past life, and the only airbender left in the world in favor of an obscure uncle who just appeared. I will hold some questions, as I am waiting to see what folds. But I can never understand why Korra thinks she "mastered" airbending.

Because maybe just maybe Tenzin isn't the saint lots of people make him out to be.

He may not admit it but he's just as stubborn as Korra and if he loses an argument, as Kya and Bumi point out, he just avoids the subject entirely.

For all his masterful demeanour and wisdom, Tenzin has shown himself to be indecisive disguising it as patience. As a politician all he did was bring up problems but never managed any solutions. As a teacher all he did was look at it from a perspective of a genetically-capable Airbender raised from a baby by a fellow Airbender but not from that of an outsider and yet he can't fathom how the lessons just won't "click" for Korra.

And let's not forget that he and Tonraq kept Korra from travelling the World for her training. And if he had it his way, she'd still be in the South Pole waiting for Tenzin to "settle" things down in Republic City which may either have been turned into a Police State by Tarrlok or the capital of a fully empowered Equalist movement by Amon.

Now all this is good because these are realistic character faults. But there are many who either don't see them or just ignore them because hey, Aang's son, rocking a beard, must be as wise and infallible.

 

[Loki882]

The guy who lied to her for her entire life, lets not forget that little detail. Also, in regards to the claim that "if you use nefarious means your clearly in the wrong" one of my favorite anime series had a hero who used all sorts of nefarious and questionable means to accomplish his goals. However, you sympathized and rooted for him because his cause was good, so it can be done.

 

[sandwraith]

The guy who lied to her for her entire life, lets not forget that little detail. Also, in regards to the claim that "if you use nefarious means your clearly in the wrong" one of my favorite anime series had a hero who used all sorts of nefarious and questionable means to accomplish his goals. However, you sympathized and rooted for him because his cause was good, so it can be done.

Code Geass?

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I wasn't ignoring it. I just felt frustrated that the thread that we've kept pretty Hitler-reference free got a Hitler reference.

Then avoid the "point of view" angles. That is what they are asking for, especially when Unalaq went Stormtrooper on the South.

Nefarious by what means? Governments throughout history are known for showing such heavy-handed tactics whether their supposed intentions were "good" or otherwise. The only reason we don't call it "nefarious" now is because the governments that succeeded in their actions paint them as victories and talk about winning the "hearts and minds" in the history books.

What is your point? How does that make the actions any better.

Also, it is the Wikileaks situation. Why hide such things? Because they paint a true picture.

As I've said in my previous post Unalaq see this as a necessary step to reuniting the two peoples that he sees should be one. To me at least, Unalaq seems like a Zealot. Like many zealots he sees no wrong in his actions because in his mind's eye if no one else he will redeem his people's soul. As to him talking about the opening the Portal, I think what he meant was the Portal can only be opened by the Avatar but it places of strong spiritual energy the presence of spirits manifest in the form of the Northern or Southern Lights. In the Earth Kingdom the "Forest" was a place of strong spiritual energy and it manifested itself in the form of visions. So my understanding is and feel free to disagree:
- The North has the Northern Lights because it is at "peace" with its Spirits but the Portal itself is closed because of the absence of the Avatar.
- By opening the Southern Portal, Korra allowed the Spirits of the South to "roam free".
- Whatever Unalaq's end-game is, it requires the Avatar and both Portals. This may be tied to Avatar Wan's backstory. Unalaq might have pulled a Zhao and discovered some kind of Spiritual lore. He wants to bring balance to the Spirit and Real World. He may need the conduit to that, Korra and her Avatar spirit.

Being a zealot is not an excuse. He showed up, alienated Korra, marched an army in who thinks it is okay to use force on kids and has now thrown Korra's family into jail. He is manipulating a teenage girl.

Next week Korra is going to start punching people, and I have a feeling it won't be Team Avatar, her parents or Tenzin.

Because maybe just maybe Tenzin isn't the saint lots of people make him out to be.

He may not admit it but he's just as stubborn as Korra and if he loses an argument, as Kya and Bumi point out, he just avoids the subject entirely.

For all his masterful demeanour and wisdom, Tenzin has shown himself to be indecisive disguising it as patience. As a politician all he did was bring up problems but never managed any solutions. As a teacher all he did was look at it from a perspective of a genetically-capable Airbender raised from a baby by a fellow Airbender but not from that of an outsider and yet he can't fathom how the lessons just won't "click" for Korra.

And let's not forget that he and Tonraq kept Korra from travelling the World for her training. And if he had it his way, she'd still be in the South Pole waiting for Tenzin to "settle" things down in Republic City which may either have been turned into a Police State by Tarrlok or the capital of a fully empowered Equalist movement by Amon.

Now all this is good because these are realistic character faults. But there are many who either don't see them or just ignore them because hey, Aang's son, rocking a beard, must be as wise and infallible.

I don't think Tenzin is a saint. I think he is very flawed.

But if you are going to go to the last few Airbenders for training, maybe you should take their advice on the art of airbending and spirituality.

And on the whole "she wasn't allowed to travel" stuff, she got it at the end of last episode. She realizes her parents made the choice they made for her, to protect her because they love her. Korra was a prodigy, and thus identified early. If she was like the others, like Roku, she wouldn't have been doing that stuff until her late teens. Korra will never know what it is like to be the mother of the Avatar. She will never be faced with those choices and responsibilities.

Aang only did it so early out of necessity. And it almost cost him his life. In comparison, Korra has been truly blessed.

The guy who lied to her for her entire life, lets not forget that little detail. Also, in regards to the claim that "if you use nefarious means your clearly in the wrong" one of my favorite anime series had a hero who used all sorts of nefarious and questionable means to accomplish his goals. However, you sympathized and rooted for him because his cause was good, so it can be done.

I love James Bond. The guy isn't exactly a boy scout. Same with Wolverine and many others. That doesn't change who Unalaq is or what he has done.

 

[sandwraith]

So...what are we discussing exactly? That Unalaq is good character because he's so vile twisted and evil in your view? Or that he is a terrible character? Or that he isn't really a mustache-twirling "villain" and has depth to his character that some don't really want to explore?

I admit maybe I haven't been following your argument very closely. Are you annoyed that Korra chose to follow Unalaq over Tenzin because of the reasons you cited or you're not happy with Korra's "unfair treatment" of Tenzin. Because if you are then...Well...you're a Tenzin fan. OK.

And the whole Korra is "truly blessed" thing is very much your opinion. She just helped stopped an anti-Bending Revolution and now faces a Spiritual threat, a Civil War within her own people and her family on the verge of tearing itself apart. She's facing her own major challenges right now. Whether that's still a part of her "blessing" is questionable.

And also, out of curiosity are you Darthskyguy on Avatarspirit.net because I'd rather not have the same conversation on two forums.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

So...what are we discussing exactly? That Unalaq is good character because he's so vile twisted and evil in your view? Or that he is a terrible character? Or that he isn't really a mustache-twirling "villain" and has depth to his character that some don't really want to explore?

I admit maybe I haven't been following your argument very closely. Are you annoyed that Korra chose to follow Unalaq over Tenzin because of the reasons you cited or you're not happy with Korra's "unfair treatment" of Tenzin. Because if you are then...Well...you're a Tenzin fan. OK.

Oh no, I am actually loving the show right now, animation being off a bit aside. I think Unalaq is a strong character and I am actually enjoying that they they didn't leave Korra's problems behind, as they weren't resolved at the end of the first season. If anything, what happened has simply compounded them.

I am simply discussing the characters.

My problem with Korra besides her general attitude, is that she doesn't seem to understand how large of a contradiction she is. She complains about wanting to be an adult, and then like a child, allows her emotions to cloud her judgments time and again. She complains about wanting to learn airbending and then doesn't pay attention to her teacher. She talkes of neutrality, and then basically sides with Unalaq.

Korra makes everything harder for herself and it puts those she cares for in bad situations.

And the whole Korra is "truly blessed" thing is very much your opinion. She just helped stopped an anti-Bending Revolution and now faces a Spiritual threat, a Civil War within her own people and her family on the verge of tearing itself apart. She's facing her own major challenges right now. Whether that's still a part of her "blessing" is questionable.

In comparison to Aang, she is blessed. I don't think there is much to argue. At 12 Aang wakes up 100 years later, no friends, no family, forced to master the elements, charged with assassinating the Fire Lord, ending a never ending war, and saving the world. All the while, he was hunted by those that wanted to kill him.

And also, out of curiosity are you Darthskyguy on Avatarspirit.net because I'd rather not have the same conversation on two forums.

Who are you there? t:

 

[TheLastBlade]

Are you annoyed that Korra chose to follow Unalaq over Tenzin because of the reasons you cited or you're not happy with Korra's "unfair treatment" of Tenzin. Because if you are then...Well...you're a Tenzin fan. OK.

You say as if that's a bad thing.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I am a Tenzin fan. I am pretty much a fan of everyone other then Mako and Unalaq, though Mako has been better this season. Until the leech comment at least. On ATLA I was a fan of everyone but Zuko.

 

[sandwraith]

Next week Korra is going to start punching people, and I have a feeling it won't be Team Avatar, her parents or Tenzin.

Agreed. I get the feeling Korra showing restraint in this episode proved that punching people and things works just fine.

I don't think Tenzin is a saint. I think he is very flawed.

But if you are going to go to the last few Airbenders for training, maybe you should take their advice on the art of airbending and spirituality.

And on the whole "she wasn't allowed to travel" stuff, she got it at the end of last episode. She realizes her parents made the choice they made for her, to protect her because they love her. Korra was a prodigy, and thus identified early. If she was like the others, like Roku, she wouldn't have been doing that stuff until her late teens. Korra will never know what it is like to be the mother of the Avatar. She will never be faced with those choices and responsibilities.

Aang only did it so early out of necessity. And it almost cost him his life. In comparison, Korra has been truly blessed.

Again, I this point is entirely said in the defense of Tenzin and by extension Aang. You say Korra went to Tenzin to ask for advice. I say Tenzin would have preferred to keep Korra down in the South while he played Councilman....and that may or may not have led to even more disastrous results in Republic City without the Avatar's presence.

You talk as though Korra had a choice in teachers when it came to Airbenders. I say Tenzin and Korra were truly unfortunately stuck with each other. Tenzin teaches Korra like he would his kids: children born with the genetic trait of Airbending, raised in Temple from young. Despite his Airbending legacy how "Spiritual" is Tenzin? We've never seen him do anything remotely spiritual save for a meditation session or two. He didn't sense the presence in the Avatar room, Jinora did. He was just as helpless as the other Benders against the first Dark Spirit.

I like Tenzin as a character isn't it possible that maybe he just isn't as good a teacher as people think? Didn't Miyagi once say: "No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher". Korra's abrasive, headstrong and arrogant. Has Tenzin ever had to deal with such a person? Sure, Lin, Tarrlok. See how he dealt with them? His siblings. They call him out.

Everyone else though, his kids to a lesser extent, the Air Acolytes fawn over him and probably treat his word like gospel. He's a great character. He has flaws. Being an Airbending teacher is clearly one of them.

 

[sandwraith]

You say as if that's a bad thing.

Its not. But it feels like as long as Tenzin and his family, by which I mean Bumi and Kya, I think there will always be a divide in the viewership. I get that this is a Legacy show. But the writers are kind of forced to follow-up on 2 legacies: Aang's through his kids, and the Avatar's through Korra.

But hey, if it appeals to a wider viewership who am I to complain.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Next week Korra is going to start punching people, and I have a feeling it won't be Team Avatar, her parents or Tenzin.

Agreed. I get the feeling Korra showing restraint in this episode proved that punching people and things works just fine.

I don't think Tenzin is a saint. I think he is very flawed.

But if you are going to go to the last few Airbenders for training, maybe you should take their advice on the art of airbending and spirituality.

And on the whole "she wasn't allowed to travel" stuff, she got it at the end of last episode. She realizes her parents made the choice they made for her, to protect her because they love her. Korra was a prodigy, and thus identified early. If she was like the others, like Roku, she wouldn't have been doing that stuff until her late teens. Korra will never know what it is like to be the mother of the Avatar. She will never be faced with those choices and responsibilities.

Aang only did it so early out of necessity. And it almost cost him his life. In comparison, Korra has been truly blessed.

Again, I this point is entirely said in the defense of Tenzin and by extension Aang. You say Korra went to Tenzin to ask for advice. I say Tenzin would have preferred to keep Korra down in the South while he played Councilman....and that may or may not have led to even more disastrous results in Republic City without the Avatar's presence.

You talk as though Korra had a choice in teachers when it came to Airbenders. I say Tenzin and Korra were truly unfortunately stuck with each other. Tenzin teaches Korra like he would his kids: children born with the genetic trait of Airbending, raised in Temple from young. Despite his Airbending legacy how "Spiritual" is Tenzin? We've never seen him do anything remotely spiritual save for a meditation session or two. He didn't sense the presence in the Avatar room, Jinora did. He was just as helpless as the other Benders against the first Dark Spirit.

I like Tenzin as a character isn't it possible that maybe he just isn't as good a teacher as people think? Didn't Miyagi once say: "No such thing as bad student, only bad teacher". Korra's abrasive, headstrong and arrogant. Has Tenzin ever had to deal with such a person? Sure, Lin, Tarrlok. See how he dealt with them? His siblings. They call him out.

Everyone else though, his kids to a lesser extent, the Air Acolytes fawn over him and probably treat his word like gospel. He's a great character. He has flaws. Being an Airbending teacher is clearly one of them.

Tenzin has taught his children. They all seem very good at airbending at very young ages. Far more accomplished as airbenders and spiritually then Korra. And most importantly, all seem to be good kids. Tenzin and Pema are doing something right.

But even if Tenzin isn't a good teacher, that doesn't make Korra a good student. And yes, there is a thing as good and bad students. Forget wax on, wax off. There Hermiones and Rons in the real world.

The definitive problem with Korra and airbending and her spirituality is that you can't master airbending through aggression and she won't accept it. Look at her demonstration of airbending when tell Tenzin she knows everything.

Both are responsible for their actions. Tenzin is most definitely high strung and that is because like Korra he has had more responsibility then most can fathom. Kya and Bumi calling him out means little. They all have unresolved issues from their youth. Kya and Bumi who have not had kids knowing they could possibly produce more young airbenders but don't, leaving the entire responsibility to Tenzin.

 

[sandwraith]

Tenzin has taught his children. They all seem very good at airbending at very young ages. Far more accomplished as airbenders and spiritually then Korra. And most importantly, all seem to be good kids. Tenzin and Pema are doing something right.

I'd argue that being born Airbenders and growing up with Airbending helped much more than being told to be Spiritual. Aside from Jinora we don't see the other kids, discounting Rohan, having a spiritual connection or being spiritual at all. I hesitate to point out Airbender does not equate instant spiritualism. It just means they are Airbenders. They preach emotional detachment and freedom but I guess different Airbenders practise it in different strokes.

But even if Tenzin isn't a good teacher, that doesn't make Korra a good student. And yes, there is a thing as good and bad students. Forget wax on, wax off. There Hermiones and Rons in the real world.

So we can agree, Bad teacher+Bad student= Bad curriculum. Its a unique master/student relationship if that was the original intent.

The definitive problem with Korra and airbending and her spirituality is that you can't master airbending through aggression and she won't accept it. Look at her demonstration of airbending when tell Tenzin she knows everything.

Please. Aang has struck animals and human characters down out of aggression before especially when Appa was missing. Cheerful as he was, he proved he could use airbending without any real thought about his emotions or spirituality. I think you're missing that while Bending has its philosophies and practises but it is ultimately GENETIC/CHI in nature. So yes, maybe Tenzin taught Korra in the manner that Aang thought him and so on but why the lessons never "clicked" as I keep referencing because that was how Tenzin described the attainment of Spiritual oneness to Korra was basically an Airbender practise, not a rite of passage to "unlock" Airbending.

Whatever Amon did to Korra at the end of the first season might have helped Korra. If her Airbender-block was a genetic/Chi-flow problem in the first place, then maybe his Bloodbending inadvertedly removed that block. So at the end of the day, all that Airbending talk Tenzin talks about is pretty much just Air Monk philosophy. His view of what is "proper Airbending" comes from Aang. Again, his stubborness won't let him agree with anything else. He felt the same thing about Pro-Bending.

Both are responsible for their actions. Tenzin is most definitely high strung and that is because like Korra he has had more responsibility then most can fathom. Kya and Bumi calling him out means little. They all have unresolved issues from their youth. Kya and Bumi who have not had kids knowing they could possibly produce more young airbenders but don't, leaving the entire responsibility to Tenzin.

Genetics in the Avatarverse are sort of messy. I do know that Mako and Bolin's father was a non-Bender from Earth Kingdom ancestry while their mother may have been a Firebender...maybe? No idea if they have the capacity to have Airbender kids of their own but I doubt that's a the reason for them to not have families of their own. Maybe despite Bumi's current humorous character he was a career military man with little time for family. Maybe Kya had some other issues. It will be interesting to see how their dynamic plays out.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Depending how genetics work, it would be hard for Bumi or Kya to have airbender kids. Not impossible, but they'd have to have quite a few to get an airbender.

 

[sandwraith]

Depending how genetics work, it would be hard for Bumi or Kya to have airbender kids. Not impossible, but they'd have to have quite a few to get an airbender.

I don't think they'd be opposed to having Airbender kids or Waterbender kids or even non-Benders. I mean they'd still be their parents. It might have really been a matter of their professions and personalities.

 

[BlackMagicWolf]

I don't know what's scarier. That this conversation happened, or that it happened overnight...

 

[The Hill]

Please. Aang has struck animals and human characters down out of aggression before especially when Appa was missing. Cheerful as he was, he proved he could use airbending without any real thought about his emotions or spirituality. I think you're missing that while Bending has its philosophies and practises but it is ultimately GENETIC/CHI in nature. So yes, maybe Tenzin taught Korra in the manner that Aang thought him and so on but why the lessons never "clicked" as I keep referencing because that was how Tenzin described the attainment of Spiritual oneness to Korra was basically an Airbender practise, not a rite of passage to "unlock" Airbending.

Whatever Amon did to Korra at the end of the first season might have helped Korra. If her Airbender-block was a genetic/Chi-flow problem in the first place, then maybe his Bloodbending inadvertedly removed that block. So at the end of the day, all that Airbending talk Tenzin talks about is pretty much just Air Monk philosophy. His view of what is "proper Airbending" comes from Aang. Again, his stubborness won't let him agree with anything else. He felt the same thing about Pro-Bending.

I believe the point of all the teachings of philosophy, forms, and temperament, were not to be ABLE to bend, but to produce QUALITY bending. I do like the idea of Amon inadvertently unlocking the Air Bending. It did seem odd when little Korra was bending the elements, air wasn't among them.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

It was the element most opposite of her personality. The same reason Aang had a hard time learning earthbending.

 

[Mrs. Sawyer]

What I do like about the show though, is a lot of things with Korra's personality does make sense. She's brash, indecisive, and aggressive because she simply never really did much socially, and has lacked general life experience due to her overly protective upbringing.

 

[Victarion]

Because maybe just maybe Tenzin isn't the saint lots of people make him out to be.

He may not admit it but he's just as stubborn as Korra and if he loses an argument, as Kya and Bumi point out, he just avoids the subject entirely.

For all his masterful demeanour and wisdom, Tenzin has shown himself to be indecisive disguising it as patience. As a politician all he did was bring up problems but never managed any solutions. As a teacher all he did was look at it from a perspective of a genetically-capable Airbender raised from a baby by a fellow Airbender but not from that of an outsider and yet he can't fathom how the lessons just won't "click" for Korra.

And let's not forget that he and Tonraq kept Korra from travelling the World for her training. And if he had it his way, she'd still be in the South Pole waiting for Tenzin to "settle" things down in Republic City which may either have been turned into a Police State by Tarrlok or the capital of a fully empowered Equalist movement by Amon.

Now all this is good because these are realistic character faults. But there are many who either don't see them or just ignore them because hey, Aang's son, rocking a beard, must be as wise and infallible.

Let's not forget how he got baited into arguing with Bumi and Kya, rather than focusing entirely on finding his daughter. You can't apply the same style of teaching to each student. That's why Tenzin has had success teaching his children how to airbend, whereas Korra presents an obstacle. Character development potential for both characters, really.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I'd argue that being born Airbenders and growing up with Airbending helped much more than being told to be Spiritual. Aside from Jinora we don't see the other kids, discounting Rohan, having a spiritual connection or being spiritual at all. I hesitate to point out Airbender does not equate instant spiritualism. It just means they are Airbenders. They preach emotional detachment and freedom but I guess different Airbenders practise it in different strokes.

According to the writers it does. All the Air Nomads were airbenders. Why? Because they are inherently spiritual. This also makes bending an inherently spiritual exercise.

So we can agree, Bad teacher+Bad student= Bad curriculum. Its a unique master/student relationship if that was the original intent.

I'd agree with this if Korra hadn't shown poor judgment so many times already.

Please. Aang has struck animals and human characters down out of aggression before especially when Appa was missing. Cheerful as he was, he proved he could use airbending without any real thought about his emotions or spirituality. I think you're missing that while Bending has its philosophies and practises but it is ultimately GENETIC/CHI in nature. So yes, maybe Tenzin taught Korra in the manner that Aang thought him and so on but why the lessons never "clicked" as I keep referencing because that was how Tenzin described the attainment of Spiritual oneness to Korra was basically an Airbender practise, not a rite of passage to "unlock" Airbending.

You do no need to master each bending art to do it. Aang was able to bend fire, water and Earth without mastering it. Same with Korra as a child. You can unlock and use bending, without actually mastering or understanding it.

Zuko went around bending fire "the wrong way" for years. His uncle told him so, and it eventually took the masters of firebending to teach both him and Aang how to do it.

All bending is spiritual. It is why the Avatar is the bridge between the living world and the spiritual world. It is why the original art of bending was Energybending.

Chi on the show basically serves as the Force. The energy of organisms that is touched on through spiritual means. Remember, all the original benders are animals/beast.

Whatever Amon did to Korra at the end of the first season might have helped Korra. If her Airbender-block was a genetic/Chi-flow problem in the first place, then maybe his Bloodbending inadvertedly removed that block. So at the end of the day, all that Airbending talk Tenzin talks about is pretty much just Air Monk philosophy. His view of what is "proper Airbending" comes from Aang. Again, his stubborness won't let him agree with anything else. He felt the same thing about Pro-Bending.

The writers explained this. Korra was able to airbend because she had never used it. Her airbending chi-flow was never "activated" and thus could not be blocked. That is why she was able to airbend. She activated it in her desperation.

I also think it is important to point out that Korra didn't start doing well at pro-bending until after she started listening to what Tenzin was attempting to teach her. Remember the technique? Yep.

Genetics in the Avatarverse are sort of messy. I do know that Mako and Bolin's father was a non-Bender from Earth Kingdom ancestry while their mother may have been a Firebender...maybe? No idea if they have the capacity to have Airbender kids of their own but I doubt that's a the reason for them to not have families of their own. Maybe despite Bumi's current humorous character he was a career military man with little time for family. Maybe Kya had some other issues. It will be interesting to see how their dynamic plays out.

The point is they never tried, thus putting it all on Tenzin. They complain about being a part of Aang's legacy as well and wanting acknowledgment, but they have run from it or at the very least avoided it. Only Tenzin has tried to carry on the airbender legacy. The one who has helped the Avatar.

Kya and Bumi chose their career paths. Tenzin had no choice and they know it.