Monday, October 26, 2009
Ultimately, I do believe that the parents/family members should be the role model for the children in our society because they are most directly connected with each other and have responsibility to take care of one another. But in addition, I think it is hard to totally exclude athletes from having any influence on kids in the society because of the amount of attention that sports and athletes receive. I believe as a parent you should explain to your kids that there are certain athletes who are doing the right things and should praise that athlete for acting in this way, while reprimand another athlete whose actions are unacceptable and should not be repeated. I also think the athletes should keep this in mind, even though it is not their job to be a role model, it is their job to be professional in their approach to their occupation and understand the amount of attention they receive from society.
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I agree with Chett here. In addition to being the child's primary role model, a parent should take an active part in instructing a child who else is and isn't a good role model. They should take the time every now and then to let their child know when someone is setting a good example, and when someone is setting a bad example. In a way, the parent should be a filter for who the child sees as a role model, besides them of course.
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