Two Realities

I'm not much of a reality show watcher but two caught my eye this season: The Jackson Family Dynasty and One Big Happy Family. Now that they've ended their seasons, I'm left feeling sad for one family and inspired by the other.

Sad. The Jackson Family Dynasty left me feeling sad for the brothers. Their lack of maturity and self-awareness was stunning. They're all older than me (I'm 50) but their words and actions reflected a much younger, and less-developed, mindset. While several...