Why Do Children Need Positive Role Models?
Children need positive role models. Unfortunately, many of them look to entertainers to fill that role. How many times have you heard an entertainer say they don’t want to be a positive influence? They might not want the job, but they have it anyway. Do you want your child emulating an entertainer that doesn’t even care about them? No, probably not. That’s why it’s important for you to be the influence your child needs. The world is a lot different now than it was 10 or even 5 years ago. Children are exposed to more violence and sexual activity than ever before. It’s everywhere – in songs, on television, and in the movies. Positive role models can help children avoid being overly influenced by negativity in the media. Good role models help children develop high self-esteem. Instead of making a child feel inferior because they don’t look a certain way, they encourage them to appreciate their appearance. Good role models don’t make teens feel inferior because they weigh more than a super
