How does Zalmai show that he is following his father's example?

Zalmai is Laila's and Rasheed's son, whom Rasheed spoils. Zalmai truly worships his father and believes he can do no wrong. Zalmai ultimately tells Rasheed about Laila's interaction with Tariq, causing Rasheed to beat Laila to near death. Following Rasheed's death, Zalmai is depressed and confused, and he refused to accept Tariq. Yet, after living in Pakistan and returning to Afghanistan, Zalmai begins to accept Tariq as a father figure.