Human families are not nearly as advanced. Humans, in contrast to termites, have the most advanced, non-family based type of social system known in the universe. Eggs hatch into tiny immatures incapable of feeding called larvae. Larvae are totipotent which means that they are genetically capable of developing into any caste. Time of year, diet, and pheromones all play a role in determining which developmental pathway any given termite follows.
Workers comprise the bulk of the population.
In lower termites there is a false worker caste called pseudergates who retain the potential to become alates. They also dig tunnels, locate food and water, maintain colony atmospheric homeostasis, and build and repair the nest. In some species their job description also includes mushroom gardening. Soldiers develop from nymphs, pseudergates, or workers. The metamorphosis to a soldier takes two moults.