Essay Archive - Role Models: A Bright Red Peel on a Rotten Apple
Role Models: A Bright Red Peel on a Rotten Apple
Spitting, head butting, kicking, cursing, no, these aren't reactions kindergartners have in temper tantrums; these are actions of our "professional" athletes. Each day, millions of children look up to these athletes as role models. Little boys and young men, males and females imitate their every move. Their on-court heroics inspire many to practice harder everyday. Athletes, as the media depicts them, exemplify phenomenal strength and stamina that people should strive for. People want to fly like Mike, hit like Jr. and run like Deion. But, when the p....
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