Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, or personal interest, everyone at one point in their life had somebody that they looked up to, or modeled their life around. It could have been a parent, teacher, priest, or perhaps someone famous. Many young kids today look up to celebrities, which include actors, musicians, and most notably professional athletes. Most kids see celebrities as “heroes” and often look up to them because they envy that person’s position …showed first 75 words of 1507 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1507 total…have children ought to parent,” says writer Mark Johnson, and I completely agree with him. A true role model is someone you know on a personal level and one who cares about you. Such can people include your parents, friends, relatives, and teachers. Hall of Fame baseball player Brooks Robinson was once asked who he admired. Robinson paused and answered, “Frank Robinson.” Maybe our true role model lies within and just needs to be discovered.