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    Barbie: A Bad Role Model The Barbie has been the effigy perfection since 1956 when she was first introduced to the public. The Slumber Party edition Barbie that would be a life sized 6’ ‚ released in 1965‚ came with a scale permanently marked at 110 lbs and a dieting book that said “don’t eat”. Not exactly the role model any parent would like their kids to have[pathos]. Barbie is not a good influence on young children because she shows an unrealistic body image‚ is portrayed as an airhead‚

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    Athletes are bad role models. The other hand‚ “Athletes take drugs to enhance their performance”(nelsonprice.com NA).Athletes mostly do drugs to enhance their performance for most sports. Also‚ many have gotten caught publicly and since these kids have their absolute favorite player they want t o be just like them. Once the media gets out the kids starts to do drugs just like his favorite athlete. Furthermore‚ these drugs are very harmful especially to kids. My argument is that over time that rate

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    at famous people; like actors‚ musicians‚ athletes‚ politicians and models. Some famous people use drugs and alcohol. Many celebrities‚ especially athletes‚ have lack of education. They send a message that being smart is like being a nerd. Another thing‚ teens want‚ especially girls‚ is to look good. Some will do anything it takes to fit in‚ to look better then the girl beside her. Modern culture is producing negative role models for young people. Some famous people use drugs and alcohol. One example

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    Nathan Paris Period 5 1/28/15 Our Barbies‚ Ourselves In Emily Prager’s “Our Barbies‚ Ourselves‚” first published in Interview Magazine in 1991‚ the author discusses the extent to which sexism was utilized in the design and production of Barbie dolls‚ poses a question of Barbie being used as a weapon‚ and states that there are millions of women who are subliminally sure that a thirty-nine-inch bust and a twenty-three-inch waist are the epitome of lovability. Prager breaks down the design‚ noting

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    Role models who others imitate‚ emulate or look to for guidance. There are good role models who inspire greatness in others and bad role models of what we call a "bad influence." There are even anti-role models‚ pegged by the media as "bad girls" or "bad boy" is a good example of what NOT to do if you want to be successful‚ respected. Every parent wants their children to have positive role models who have characteristics that inspire them to want to be (and become) their best. While there is some

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    Being a Role Model Isn’t Always a Choice Celebrities need to take responsibility for their positions as role models Published on October 8‚ 2013 by Azadeh Aalai‚ Ph.D. in The First Impression 2 inShare email I always find myself peeved when in the aftermath of negative publicity‚ or “bad behavior‚” celebrities offer the disclaimer that they never set out to be role models. For instance‚ in the aftermath of her provocative (pornographic?) VMA performance‚ Miley Cyrus has reportedly stated

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    Are entertainment celebrities good role models or a bad influence? Discuss. Entertainment celebrities are neither good role models nor a bad influence‚ at least not in entirety. To conclude by the actions of some celebrities that all of them should be generalized into two extremes: good and bad‚ would be irrational. Every celebrity is a unique individual with his or her own personal characteristics‚ and final judgment on the integrity of the celebrity in question must be based on personal lifestyle

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    P3.1. Five ways in which I have been a positive role model towards the children are:- - Following the dress code - Positive attitude - Time keeping and attendance - Team work - And clear communication and appropriate language. These are all things that show the children that I am good role model for them to follow from my example in the future. P3.2. To support my list of ways that I am a good role model are that I always show a positive attitude. This

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    By definition‚ a role model is one whose behavior‚ example‚ or success is emulated by others. Today‚ athletes and other sport stars are looked up to by people of all ages. Everyone loves them‚ they appear on television with the entire world watching. Athletes are known for their wealth‚ talent‚ and fame. We admire them as our leaders with their determination and confidence. No wonder we always make heroes out of favorite athletes. They are seen as role models because they can do what we cannot

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    negatives. When I was bored‚ she would stop her daily chores and watch television with me. If I complained of starvation‚ she would immediately cook or take me out for food. When I was sick‚ she took care of me and stayed up all night in case of any bad changes. If I wanted a new toy‚ she would nag about how hard it is to earn money but she will always end up buying it for me. I didn’t realize at the time‚ but in my heart‚ she was already an irreplaceable mother. Eventually‚ I started to attend

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