Originally Posted by
marhawkman
One of the best things MoS did was showing the various Kryptonians wearing their own crests, not just copying Zod's.
Ultimately, it's the crest of the House of El. If you're not part of the house, then why wear it? Supergirl, and Superboy arguably ARE members of the House of El. John Irons? One could argue he's an honorary member.
Thing is... Not all Kryptonian families ARE part of a house at all. The fact that there is a "House of El" means that they're at least aristocracy even if not royalty.
Kal-El survived the destruction of Krypton because his family was influential. His father knew Krypton was doomed because he had access to knowledge that the common man didn't.
Being royalty doesn't mean Superman has to be a jerk. It's the reason he's alive, not the core of who he is.