what do you think about celebs being unsuitable role models for teenagers?

Answer 1

Obviously, teens should be looking first to their parents, teachers, church leaders or other positive adults that they have frequent real-person contact with for a role model.

That being said, celebrities do have a certain responsibility, whether they want it or not, to conduct themselves as if the world is watching. They are human like everyone else, so they do make mistakes, but they should be accountable and take responsibility for those mistakes. I also think paparazzi should be outlawed because it puts too much pressure and infringes on these people's personal space.

Answer 2

Actors act
Singers sing
Dancers dance
Athletes compete in sports

What about those skills makes them qualified to be role models?
Being wealthy and notorious doesn't meet my standard for being a role model. Celebs get attention, in my opinion that is greatly unearned.
Tom Cruise is not qualified to give psychiatric advice, he is qualified to act in movies.
Madonna is not qualified to be spiritual leader, she is a somewhat talented singer qualified for stage performances.
Barbara Streisand is not qualified to be a legal or political commentator yet she chose her concert as a venue to do so.

Why would you allow teenagers to look to these people and others like them for leadership? Teenagers should first look to their parents and second to the adults in authority in their lives (teachers, coaches, Church leaders, Scout Leaders, etc.) for guidance on how to live and what kind of person to be. It is the responsibility of the parents to set the example for the children. If that is done properly, they wont need to look to celebs.

Answer 3

They are not role models, but our children to certainly look up to them, their money, their lifestyle. My daughter loves Fergi from Black Eyed Peas and I cannot stand it! Of course Madonna was my role model so I can't very well say much now can I? The athletes are just as bad. If I had my way my children would have role models like Susan B. Anthony who was one of the strongest advocates of Women's rights in the mid-19th century, and is a representative figure of this politically oriented types of feminists politics. In1872 she was arrested after casting an 'illegal' vote in the presidential election. She was fined $100 but refused to pay.

Answer 4

Celebs are here to entertain us not teach us morals! that job belongs to parents, teachers etc. I have never encouraged my kids to use celebrities as role models however I do point out good deeds by anyone celeb or not.

Answer 5

It's not their responsibility to be role models for anyone, except their own children, just as it's any parents' responsibility to be role models.

Answer 6

Many of them are excellent NEGATIVE role models.
Since long before my daughter was old enough to understand, I have been telling her that she is her own person.
Now she says,"Dad, if Susie wants to paint her rear end purple, that doesn't mean that it would be a good idea for me."

She is a model daughter, I love her and am proud of her.

Answer 7

I think that they are a HORRIBLE role model. They are the ones that have the eating disorders that gets the younger kids that look up to them into them. They are killing America if you think about it.

Answer 8

Celebrities generally have a lifestyle that is unrealistic for ordinary people to judge themselves by. Also, the body image is totally different, in most cases. Our young girls are already making themselves sick by trying to emulate stick thin celebs.

Answer 9

I think they are horrible role models! Unfaithfulness, children out of wedlock, eating disorders, so much emphasis on money. It's very very ugly.

Answer 10

they are only role models for their own children not ours...they can only teach you how to be celebs