Its a nice article, it made me sad. He shouldnt have brought them in the mafia world, let them choose their own path. A true wiseguy would never bring his son into the business. But involving family into the mafia world, does have advantages. Lesser chance of cooperating with the government. More loyal soldiers and family etc. But even that is hard nowadays.
From what Michael has said he voluntarily went into the mob. His dad didn't want him to be in but he said he wanted to help get his Dad out of jail