Most of the times it affects u more having a dad at home thats absent and neglecting than not having him at all. It's like you can't miss what you never had.
Its a diferent script. Oda is not the screenplay writer tho.
In the other hand, Skyler personality is the total oposite, is hyper friendly and loves both men and women. I also feel like it's kinda off. He needs to be smugger and mocking.