One of the things I enjoy doing with my family during our designated “family time” is to watch reality television shows. While reality TV has its critics, there are lessons to be learned.

Episodes of Amazing Race, Survivor, Shark Tank, Undercover Boss and American Idol have provided opportunities for thought provoking conversation with my children. Take this past season’s Amazing Race as an example. In one of the episodes, a husband and wife team “ran their mouths” without considering the impressions they were making on the other racers…read more