Even the McCain family, with its tradition of distinguished military service, fits the pattern of an absent father and an overinvolved mother who fills the gap, Mr.Wead says.Sen.

• 韦德说，即使是有着显赫将门背景的麦凯恩家庭也遵循这个模式：父亲长期不在家，强势的母亲既当妈又当爸。