Family members on the payrolls

There seems to be an unspoken assumption that the only reason pols do this is to enrich themselves or their kids. Why not recognize that there good reasons to have family members working on the campaign? They bring real commitment to the cause, they are loyal to their candidate, and they can be honest where another staffer might be afraid to speak up.

A child is not going to score points with his buddies in the press by leaking funny or embarrassing gaffs. They won't sacrifice a candidate in order to protect their own political viability and career prospects. So why not hire them?