In reality, Rebecca De Mornay (Cissy Yost) is only ten years older than her on-screen son Brian Van Holt (Butchie Yost). Also, Bruce Greenwood (Mitch Yost), his on-screen father, is only thirteen years older than him.
The name "Monad" may come from "Monism," a philosophy which states that all things are one. Greek philosophers referred to "The Monad" as "The Builder," and that all things are composed of monads.