Chapter 13

The Warp and Weft of a Two-Parent Household

Fabric is made with two types of thread: warp (the lengthwise threads) and weft (the crosswise threads) that are passed through the warp. Together, the warp and weft are much stronger than their individual parts. The same holds true for families with two parents, who together weave a safety net for their children far stronger than what could be woven by…