It fostered even a strong family spirit.

Baron, count or earl, behind the thick ramparts of his castle, lived a patriarchal life.

He was, with his retainers and men-at-arms, his chaplains, to watch over his spiritual needs, his wife and children and vassals, dependent upon him for protection and safety, impelled by every sense of honor, duty and chivalry to make them feel that he was their sword and buckler.

They were closely knit to him.
There was a patriarchal bond between them.

Family spirit grew strong and, under the teaching of the Church, it became pure.
Feudalism had its flaws.