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Weigh In - Role Models

03/28/2005
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Role Models?

Professional athletes have established themselves as having one of the most elite occupations in America. By doing so, they habitually attract hoards of media coverage, not only during the game but, in their everyday lives. Many children worship the abilities of these athletes and the plush lifestyles they lead: they want to be just like them, and look up to them for both their on- field and off-field contributions. And many deliver, leading exemplary lives and giving back to their communities in a myriad of ways. However, we have seen arrests, steroid use and accusations of violence and behavior that most of us would certainly not condone. Sports psychologists have debated that what makes players a success on the field - tremendous coverage, indestructible wills, and a delicate balance of controlled anger - may not be the traits you’re looking for in a neighbor. So what do we tell our kids? LICN asked: Do you think it is fair that athletes are considered role models to children? Here’s what Colts Neck was thinking.

COLTS NECK

“Yes, I do believe that pro athletes should be role models for kids. Anything these players do on television is a factor to kids thinking ‘what is going to make me a better athlete?’ Absolutely, pro athletes should definitely take their actions into regard and watch what they do.”

– Tim McKay

“They have their own personal lives. Whether they choose to be role models or not is their choice. They are role models, of course, but if they choose not to be it’s up to them.”

–Brian McKay

“I don’t think it’s fair that athletes are viewed as role models. Parents are role models, not professional athletes.”

–Lou Santangelo

(no picture)

“No, I don’t think athletes should be looked at as role models. As far as I am concerned, athletes are athletes.”

– Donna Snyder

“No, I don’t think that athletes should be used as role models for children at this time the fouls, the behavior, the fighting, everything you don’t want your children to be viewing.”

–Lorraine Martin

“No, they should be seen as role models simply because there are too many incidents of fights and unsportsmanlike conduct. Children should not be looking at this and thinking ‘this is what I want to be’.

– Matina

“Yes, I think all sports personalities should be role models. Everyone looks up to professional athletes; they should do all the right things. All this stuff about steroids and drugs is not where professional sports is supposed to be.”

– Mark Sherry

“I feel that pro athletes should not be seen as role models to children because they use drugs. Children should not be influenced by people using drugs.”

– Christina

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“I don’t believe that they should be seen as role models, but it’s unfortunate that they are. They’re paid vast sums of money, and their behavior is often ridiculous. A parent should do a better job of trying to police their kids. These guys have different values than most of us do. They should try to be respectful of the fact that they’re making 16-million a year. It’s a privilege to get paid to do what they do. They should try to respect the fact that they’re role models to kids.”

– Roland Stilver

“It all depends on the environment they grew up in. It [also] depends on how they behave when they get that big contract. If you get that lucky to be one in a ‘zillion’ to be a pro athlete, you should want to give back to your community and to the kids that need help.”

– Jack Touhey

“Absolutely not. They’re too violent and they make too much money. I would like to know what it is about athletics that makes people feel so strongly. What is it about athletes that the children need to see?”

– Karen Kelley

“I don’t think you have a choice in athletes becoming role models because people see them on TV all the time. I think they need to be held accountable for their behavior.”

– Jeff

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COLTS NECK
	“Yes, I do believe that pro athletes should be role models for kids. Anything these players do on television is a factor to kids thinking ‘what is going to make me a better athlete?’ Absolutely, pro athletes should definitely take their actions into regard and watch what they do.” – Tim McKay
	“They have their own personal lives. Whether they choose to be role models or not is their choice. They are role models, of course, but if they choose not to be it’s up to them.” –Brian McKay
	“I don’t think it’s fair that athletes are viewed as role models. Parents are role models, not professional athletes.” –Lou Santangelo
(no picture)	“No, I don’t think athletes should be looked at as role models. As far as I am concerned, athletes are athletes.” – Donna Snyder
	“No, I don’t think that athletes should be used as role models for children at this time the fouls, the behavior, the fighting, everything you don’t want your children to be viewing.” –Lorraine Martin
	“No, they should be seen as role models simply because there are too many incidents of fights and unsportsmanlike conduct. Children should not be looking at this and thinking ‘this is what I want to be’. – Matina
	“Yes, I think all sports personalities should be role models. Everyone looks up to professional athletes; they should do all the right things. All this stuff about steroids and drugs is not where professional sports is supposed to be.” – Mark Sherry
	“I feel that pro athletes should not be seen as role models to children because they use drugs. Children should not be influenced by people using drugs.” – Christina
(no picture)	“I don’t believe that they should be seen as role models, but it’s unfortunate that they are. They’re paid vast sums of money, and their behavior is often ridiculous. A parent should do a better job of trying to police their kids. These guys have different values than most of us do. They should try to be respectful of the fact that they’re making 16-million a year. It’s a privilege to get paid to do what they do. They should try to respect the fact that they’re role models to kids.” – Roland Stilver
	“It all depends on the environment they grew up in. It [also] depends on how they behave when they get that big contract. If you get that lucky to be one in a ‘zillion’ to be a pro athlete, you should want to give back to your community and to the kids that need help.” – Jack Touhey
	“Absolutely not. They’re too violent and they make too much money. I would like to know what it is about athletics that makes people feel so strongly. What is it about athletes that the children need to see?” – Karen Kelley
	“I don’t think you have a choice in athletes becoming role models because people see them on TV all the time. I think they need to be held accountable for their behavior.” – Jeff

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