Last time I telephoned DN ATC to ask if it was okay to bring a pilot out for a couple of circuits to qualify him for LAHSO, I got told in no uncertain terms that ATC was not there to pander to the whims of "you pilots" and the cheeky bugger (who big-noted himself as the senior tower controller) even had the hide to say that he was sick and tired of "you pilots" causing ATC to have ASORs!
Can't say I go for that attitude!
Needless to say, no training for the young pilot and, when I put my concerns to the RAAF liaison officer, although he was supportive and passed it up the chain, but his boss was less empathetic and although a response was promised, as yet nothing.
Junior controllers playing ego games with often inexperienced pilots - I fear someone is going to get hurt...