Role Models ? Who Really Belongs On Your Pedestal?
famous astronaut, or Elvis as a great entertainer. Society should recognize, promote and even celebrate the successes of others.
However, when you think about your role models, do you really know these individuals? What about the individuals you are modeling to your children, do you really know how they treat their family, employees, their pets or even strangers? Is it possible your beliefs systems are not mutually shared?
Many assumptions are made and images are created by others (such as the media), by paradigms or society’s stereotypes and judgments. You are cautioned to realize you are viewing a storybook life or even a character in the movies.
Let’s specifically address the many sports figures that have let society down. We have experienced a variety of poor behavior from our sports celebrities ranging from lying, cheating, abuse, murder,
