Cowardice
Your brother dies, how do you comfort his wife in her hard time?
You tell her that you're there for her, and you help her as she needs.
Your step-son/nephew writes a play, detailing the murder of a man by his jealous brother, how do you react?
You congratulate him on his play writing skills, and give him a crisp high five!
Your step-son/nephew kills someone, how do you reprimand him?
You alert the proper authorities
You feel like you've been in the shadow of your older brother, how do you tell him how you feel?
Calmly, and orderly.
Your royal adviser gets axed because of a job that you made him do. His son, justifiably blames you. How do you council him?
Apologize, offer condolences, and treat the son like you're own.