Someone’s Watching: Why Anyone Can Be a Good Role Model

Someone’s Watching: Why Anyone Can Be a Good Role Model
Children will learn from the example we set, good or bad. Blend Images/Shutterstock
Conan Milner
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We learn by imitation, and we look to role models for guidance.

Professional athletes, pop stars, and other celebrities are often promoted as role models, but the people we mirror may take many forms. They could be historical (George Washington or Ghandi remain popular exemplars of grace, sacrifice, and leadership), religious (Buddha, Jesus, or another deity of your choice), or just everyday people (parents, teachers, friends, and neighbors).

Conan Milner
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
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