>>82053944Nigger, Tim saw himself as Bruce's partner. That was the whole appeal behind Bruce and Tim's dynamic. Also, he was literally being trained to take the mantle before Morrison got onto the books.
Jason didn't view himself as a sidekick, he viewed Robin as an opportunity to kick back at the shit hand life dealt him. He was rowdy but learning to be better. That was his appeal.
But you obviously haven't read anything before Morrison's run, so I don't expect you to really get that from them.