It honestly might have been interesting to explore these questions by Picard having given Data the assignment to mentor Wesley.

First off, let’s be honest, Data is the consummate Star Fleet Officer. Intelligent, compassionate, loyal and reliable, kind. competent; and a bright eyed and bushy tailed explorer.

Secondly, Wesley is the kind of character that can poke at what it means to be “human” or whatever without it being an attack.

Also, lets be honest. Ryker? as a role model? GHASTLY.