It didn’t matter that they were terrible at being parents; they were also very rich, which meant they could pay other people to love Alec. - Kage Baker

Isn't that a little hard on him? You're not only making him feel bad about something he didn't do, you're making him feel bad about something that didn't even shracking happen.
I believe churches used to call it original sin, Rutherford agreed, looking crafty. But what does it matter, if it serves to make him a better man?

The same intact culture that made them good businessmen also made many of them lousy parents.

There, Joseph said. There's your answer.
It's not an answer, little man. It's many, many more questions.