Iroh nodded. "It was not so similar to growing up as part of the nobility of the Fire Nation. Except replace 'good fortune' with political interest. And firebending talent. But, it was to make sure you had children who would carry on your family's proud traditions."

"Spending time outside of that environment might have helped my nephew see that that wasn't the only way at a young enough age that he could pursue it." iroh was a big believer in letting travel broaden the mind; since inevitably humans found many ways of getting their needs met.