Role Models ? Who Really Belongs On Your Pedestal?
by Chris Devers
Role Models ? Who Really Belongs On Your Pedestal?
What’s wrong with promoting Tiger Woods as a role model for your children? Until recently most people didn’t think anything was wrong with that.
Who’s to blame…Tiger Woods or society?
The reality is some people quickly turn to celebrities or uniquely skilled individuals to motivate their children to “be like them”. Unfortunately, it is the public image of success that many admire or try to mirror when they really do not know who this person is on the inside.
Sometimes the faults or values of others are easy to see. Contrary, it’s possible you may never know the real behaviors, integrity level, values and standards of others. Even those very close to you.
What is the ultimate message sent or damage that is caused with children when these celebrity images or sports heroes make life changing mistakes? Likewise, what