I think the interpretation that Stick cares, but is still an asshole who is bad for Matt's emotional health and well-being is pretty common.
I agree that Stick cares and sees potential on Matt. But he finds it more important for Matt to follow a narrow path than for Matt to be happy carving out his own life. Maybe in Stick's mind, he's let Matt live the life he wanted for the past 20 years(maybe not all of it happy, but it's all been his choice and his own path) and it's time to put away the kiddie dreams and put on some big boy pants and join the war.
I think in the future we'll learn that whatever secret war Stick has been talking about is a war between good vs evil, with the safety of the world at stake which will justify his actions somewhat (wikipedia things on Chaste vs Hand stuff seems to suggest something like this? I don't have a lot of comic knowledge).
I can see other of Stick's disciples complaining that he's gotten soft or is losing touch with the real goals of his orginization for not forcing Matt into the fold when he was younger.
Re: Does Stick actually care about Matt?
I agree that Stick cares and sees potential on Matt. But he finds it more important for Matt to follow a narrow path than for Matt to be happy carving out his own life. Maybe in Stick's mind, he's let Matt live the life he wanted for the past 20 years(maybe not all of it happy, but it's all been his choice and his own path) and it's time to put away the kiddie dreams and put on some big boy pants and join the war.
I think in the future we'll learn that whatever secret war Stick has been talking about is a war between good vs evil, with the safety of the world at stake which will justify his actions somewhat (wikipedia things on Chaste vs Hand stuff seems to suggest something like this? I don't have a lot of comic knowledge).
I can see other of Stick's disciples complaining that he's gotten soft or is losing touch with the real goals of his orginization for not forcing Matt into the fold when he was younger.