Let's Play: Fallout 3

[G.I.R.]

I'd say... talk to them.. get the perk, because 20 HP per bloodpack is awesome, and then kill them all and let god sort them out. Then you get the schematics, a brand new shish AND Vance's sweet sweet jacket.

Now, I don't know about anyone else but I went down there and tried killing them all and releasing the boy, but some glitch cause it that after I killed enough Family members the people of Arefu became hostile to me! So I had to go to a previous save and try the "Talking" tactic. Which actually worked out since this character is a good guy.

But yeah... talk to them, get the boy out then slaughter the lot of them after you get the sweet perk. Then you can raid their supply stores too! Although... I think even it they're all dead it's still considered stealing so you'll rack up negative Karma... but hey, who knows. Go for it!!!