Are superheroes good role model for children? What are the characteristics of a good role model?

Answer 1

Today's children turn to a lot of things for entertainment or diversion. Sometimes its sports, television, or comic books. The latter is still used today by children for amusement. No doubt about it, comic books are still a popular medium of entertainment for children. But over the years, comic book heroes have evolved to keep up with today's generation of readers. The question has arisen a number of times: Are comic book superheroes good role models for children? Comic book super heroes are good role models.

Superheroes are excellent role models. And not just for children, but for everyone. The word "superhero" implies somebody not normal; better in all aspects. It also implies some one who is genuinely good, someone to look up to, a hero. All heroes in today's comic books fit into this category of "superhero". And lastly, remember that all superheroes are human, one way or another, and that's what makes them all the more spectacular as well as inspiring.

Answer 2

Some are, some are not. Superman and Captain America are good role models, in that they obey the law, are moral and do not hurt people gratuitously. Others, like Hulk and Punisher are very poor role models.

27 MAR 07, 0636 hrs, GMT.