Marvel: Why is Hawkeye training Kate Bishop and not her daughter Lila Barton?

Clint’s daughter, Lila Barton (Ava Russo), last appeared in Avengers: Endgame as a young teenager seeking to master archery with the help of her father. Therefore, Lila evidently possessed a desire to learn from her father and was interested in his alternate superhero life. However, Clint’s interest in teaching archery doesn’t mean he wants his daughter to hunt down dangerous criminals.

If Kate is going to continue down a dangerous path, Clint will likely feel compelled to make sure they don’t kill each other in the process. Additionally, Kate’s pre-existing abilities as the “world’s greatest archer” and real-life combat experience likely play a role in Clint’s decision to train her as his potential replacement in the Avengers.

Clint’s decision to train Kate on his daughter, Lila, is undoubtedly a decision made out of love for his daughter. He has his priorities in order and the Hawkeye mantle doesn’t seem to rank high on the list.