[John mentally facepalms. He really has a lot of difficult teaching ahead of him. He sees this much more clearly now.]

[John taps his chin, thinking. He knows that going through life without a Father can be difficult...not impossible, but difficult.]

Regardless of genetic relation, 'Family' are people around you that guide you and care for you. Family units are comparable to military units, for one both offer support. One main difference is that family goes beyond occupational support and give close, personal support.