People seem to think that a lot of Anakin's (and Obi-Wan's) problems would be solved by Anakin having a different Jedi Master, but tbh I think most of these problems could've been solved by putting Anakin in the creche for a year or two before having Obi-Wan take him on as a Padawan. It's extremely common for Jedi to "claim" Padawans and vice versa while they are still initiates, so they can both know they will be partnered together when it is time.
This gives Obi-Wan time to be a Knight on his own and it gives him time to grieve. Might be good for him to spend some time not being part of a duo. Maybe even go to therapy that I'm not sure he had time for otherwise. This gives Obi-Wan time to prepare too. We can all acknowledge Obi-Wan enjoys teaching though he doesn't feel like he was a good enough one for Anakin. So this gives him time to prepare for being a teacher, seek out advice before he is saddled with a child 24/7 as opposed to during Anakin's occasional study hall or Benduday free time.
It also gives Anakin time to not only catch up to his age mates in school and Jedi stuff but to spend time among his peers and potentially make actual friends. It's something he seemed to struggle with in canon and not being promoted immediately to Padawan but spending time as an initiate likely would've done wonders for him socially. I think having that time for them to grow and then to have Obi-Wan still decide to choose Anakin after that time would do wonders for his insecurities.
Aside from the benefits of being more immersed in the communal aspects of the culture, I think waiting for him to become a Padawan may also make it easier to hold off Palpatine, depending on which canon you consider for when he starts to groom him. Easier to justify keeping him away when Anakin is just an initiate, not a full on apprentice yet.
Idk if you asked me what my ideal fix it would be for Anakin, this would probably be my starting point.
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Anakin: You know, I'm not great with kids.
Obi-wan: You're not great with adults either.
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ok but can we talk about Naboo pagent culture?
like obviously fashion and music are a big part of Naboo daily life, but also so is the concept of childhood innocence. There’s a reason all of the queens are literal children or vey young teenagers. The concept of imagination and creativity are highly valued by the people of Naboo. And where they see both of these qualities is in their children, the future generation.
so padmè was absolutely a dance/pagent girl. Like she knows how to kick ass and take charge cuz she had to when Jessica was stealing all of Bethany’s solos. She can rule a planet and shoot a blaster and also do a lipsync and dance routine. Long hours at the council? Nothing compared to tech weekends and comp nights. She can put up with the Jedi council and the rest of everyone being divas because she knows! She’s done this a million times over.
Also just imagine the little kiddos from all over the galaxy in their little outfits parading around on stage. 🥺
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Another, Cannon Discussion.
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Doodles to comfort myself after remembering the end of ROTS
(btw the thing about sand mafia and sand smugglers is true)
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Obi-Wan in The Phantom Menace: Serious padawan, in love with Jedi code, no other romance for him, super cautious
Obi-Wan in the rest of the prequels: Thirty and flirty, you only live once, gets shipped with everyone
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