Good Role Models Research Paper

Picture a young boy watching his first episode of Power Rangers and mimicking their fighting moves so that he too can be just like the Red Ranger (Jason). He has somebody to look up to. Role models back in the day have changed dramatically compared to the role models in the present day. These people do not just model their entire life for you, but they control what you say and how you act. Most people normally look up to celebrities as role models, especially the youth because they are known for what they do. They believe that if they imitate these famous people, as a result, they will become wealthy and legendary like they are. Celebrities today are not appropriate role models for this generation; they teach these kids to disobey their …show more content…
They rap about telling the youth that partying, drinking, and doing drugs are living the dream, but anyone can go out and get high or drunk. The 'so called' happiness does not last forever, it fades very quickly. Picking a role model such as rapper or a hip hop singer to fill that role is not a good idea; most of them are very worldly and do things that are not viewed upon greatly in the eyes of God. Choosing these people as role models greatly impact your life in a bad way, and can have negative repercussions on your life to …show more content…
Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, and Lindsay Lohan were once seen as sweet and innocent girls, the best role models for their time. The generation that witnessed those girls grow up, grew up with them, and the pressure of being innocent role models was too great for these young females to handle. Miley Cyrus and Lindsay Lohan broke the innocent barrier when they started dressing immodestly and doing drugs. Britney Spears did both things and had two children at a very young age. These girls all made subtle moves to change their images. After Miley Cyrus left Disney Channel, she continued to act in movies and also sing. She continued to be a terrific role model for young ladies by inspiring them to be unique and independent, but as time passed she took her freedom and individuality to an extreme. Miley Cyrus started to come out with songs, like ‘Can’t Be Tamed’, expressing how she thought and felt about her new found freedom. Her most recent acts of rebellion include doing drugs, going bald, disrespecting her parents, and dancing inappropriately to her vulgar music. She has gone from an innocent sweetheart to a profane and scornful