That is distinctly possible. However I think Frank is self aware enough to recognize what he's doing. I think Frank's always known that he's a terrible father and a terrible human being.

Came here to post this exact thing.

Regarding Frank:

Maybe, maybe not. How about we take a census of children who watched GI Joe in North America during that time, or does that seem like too much work?

Solid A for me.

During that office sex scene I had to laugh at the cut to the Reagan portrait. Just the expression on his face; it had the perfect 'atta boy' look to it.