Ease of care was most important: summer dresses and outfits, in particular, were chiefly cotton, readily capable of being washed and pressed at home.

Mums and dads were asked to rank their children's behavior within the family unit based on a string of categories including ease of care, compatibility and overall behavior.

Since I'm the last doctor my patients see, it's my job to take care of all their medical needs, to ease their pain, and to make them comfortable.