What Makes A Person A Positive Role Model For Young Adults?

"When we're young, it sometimes seems as if the world doesn't exist outside our city, our block, our house, our room. We make decisions based on what we see in that limited world and follow the only models available” (Moore, 178). Role models play a very big part in shaping an individual and deciding which route they take in their lifetime. In both of the Weses’ life, role models contributed to why they both turned out so differently. Wes Moore, the author, had strong and positive influences in his life that helped guide him on the right path to become a successful adult. However, the other Wes Moore had many influences in his life that, not intentionally, guided him down the wrong path.

To be an effective role model you will need to lay a good foundation to achieve positive classroom behaviour, which will require some time to think about the certain strategies you wish to use.

I’ve grown up with the influence of strong women in my life, a lot of which came from my sisters. One of my sisters was a member of National Honors Society and she always taught me in the ways to conduct myself like a member would. So growing up I would always try to be the best person I could be whether that means by studying my hardest, leading the way for my peers and other generations, doing good deeds for others, or building my character. I would try to tie in the values to make me as unique and individual as I could.

during school is to have a positive role model. For some, their idol might be a Hollywood or

said, “Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” This is a great

For example, King Charlemagne. Pippin has a hard time looking to him as a role model considering he never listens to Pippin, in Pippin’s eyes he is a tyrannical ruler and Pippin doesn’t agree with most of the things the he is doing as King, like slaying the people for protesting. This is an extremely prevalent problem in America today. Many young people feel they don’t have a voice in any problems that are going on in the country and they feel that can’t look up to anybody to help and guide them. There is also Fastrada, Pippin’s step-mother, who is also a horrible role model. She lies and steals from the King and is completely full of herself. And then there is Berthe, Pippin’s grandmother, who some may argue is a good role model. However, she tells Pippin, “…don’t do too much planning, and don’t do too much thinking.” Which is not great advice, especially the way Pippin takes it, which is to just enjoy the “simple things” without thinking about the

It is essential that positive behaviour is always promoted and praised to encourage children to continue their ‘good choices’. Teachers and other adults in schools should also demonstrate positive behaviour as children notice when adults’ behaviour is out of character. If teachers are being positive role models it is more likely that pupils will also behave in a positive way.

As someone who came from a family that lives in poverty, I have been plagued by a statistic that told me that working the amount of hours I needed to support myself while being in school made me substantially less likely to graduate from college than my peers. I’ve spent most of my college career working towards proving that statistic wrong. Not only did I want to prove to myself that I would beat the odds and graduate, but I was going to graduate with a high GPA and would become a graduate student. This goal has pushed me to work extremely hard to balance my academic and work careers. It has caused many days filled with long shifts and nights filled with homework. I sacrificed weeks without seeing some of my closest friends and never being a part of the standard college experience of partying frequently. I learned not only how to balance working a part time retail job and being a full time student but also how to still have some fun along the way. I believe that I have been a role model to my peers because I have shown a strong drive for success and a willingness to make sacrifices in order to exceed expectations of others and myself. Overall, I would hope that I would be seen as a role model for other students, not because I did not part take in the stereotypical college experience but because I worked extremely hard to meet my goals and I am about to graduate from college, with a good GPA and have been accepted into

"Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike." Theodore Roosevelt. Students should demonstrate scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character because of three reasons. One, if students demonstrate these qualities they are more likely to get better grades and get reprimanded less. Another, without these traits, a student would have far less opportunities in the future. Finally, as students grow they will gain much more wisdom if they allow themselves to work on demonstrating these characteristics. Overall, these qualities are very important in the present, and in the future.

holds good as well as bad things. If your role model is a good role model then you would try to be a

Every day I aim to exemplify a good character, and to be the best role model that I can be. I achieve this by keeping a positive attitude, no matter the situation. This tends to rub off onto other people and increase the general mood of the environment. I also try to always seem approachable, as I always never want someone to dislike or avoid me. I think one of the most important character traits that I show is that I give others respect, and treat them how I would want to be treated. A simple yet very effective rule that our parents teach us when we are younger. I show great loyalty, as I always stick to my word. I try my best not to judge people before I get to know them, as I would never want to be in that position. I feel that it is very important for me to be the best person that I can be, because I want to show people, and teach them how they can be a better person, so that we can all live a better, and happier,

“Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.” ~ Barry Bonds. In this world bad situations occur frequently and it takes a good strong person to handle them in a mature way. Dealing with them this way not only shows that the person has self-control, but also makes them a good role model for people to look up to. In the book The Chosen, Chaim Potok uses Mr. Galanter to express his opinions of a good role model. Acting as a baseball coach and gym teacher, young boys look to him for guidance and motivation every day. Having this kind of position causes stress at times, and requires him to stay calm and level headed. Throughout this book, Mr. Galanter

For example, a pediatric neurosurgeon named Alexa Canady demonstrates the qualities that a leader must embrace. She became the first African American female neurosurgeon, but when she was young, she often faced rejection and discouragement from those around her (Canady 1). In fact, when she was in second grade, Alexa scored extremely high on one of her standardized tests; her teacher thought it was wrong because of her “race and gender” and exchanged her score with another student’s (Women 1). Despite these difficulties, Alexa never gave up. After her rough years as a child, Alexa graduated high school with honors, but was unsure which career path she would like to pursue. She studied mathematics along with zoo-ology in college before settling on neurosurgery (RosalindFranklinU). After winning many awards during her career, Alexa earned a spot in the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame (Canady 3). But this alone doesn’t define her as a leader. Selflessly, despite her heavy workload, Alexa also found free time “to take a high school student around for the day.” Alexa says, “I do it because it’s important… if you want to be something, you have to perceive something is possible” (Canady 4). By mentoring these kids, Alexa set a great example to follow your dreams no matter what other people say.

. Even in today’s world social media plays a large part in pushing what success is when speaking about role models. The proper role models for youth are not deemed as successful and are not shown on social media or television. This makes it hard from day one for those who see something such as a positive example because it does not seem to be the most poplar way in school. Students in the earlier years are easier

Role models have an astounding effect on the lives of young people in our society. A role model has the ability to shape the views, ideals, and actions of a young person. Role models help youth to discover how they wish to become in the future. The influence that role models have over young people is tremendous. It is important for role models to be positive and responsible in instilling good morals and values because future generations are directly dependent on the role models of today. By examining the influence of role models, role models in the community, and role models in the media, we will be able to determine the true effect that role models have on the lives of youth.