Our generic white dog, Lil Wayne, has been with us now for nine years, and he’s proven to be a sweet, cuddly and mostly problem-free companion. I wish he’d earn his keep by doing chores, or at least ...

A friend recently said to me, “I’m thinking about making my kids do chores.” The “kids” to whom she was referring are college graduates, who just returned home after getting their diplomas. They do ...