therisingblues wrote:Rik E Boy wrote:Role Models LOL. That's our job.
regards,
REB
Hmmm, kids only follow their parent's role model? Interesting.
I guess society has been saved the spread of ice then, drug problems will never extend beyond those families that aren't doing drugs already?
There's a recent, dramatic example of where a son didn't follow his father's clean example. Probably best if I don't talk about that too much, but I bring it up now just to say that you can be the best father ever and your kids will still find influences elsewhere.
Wouldn't it be great if all we had to do to ensure that our kids turn out right is lead a clean life ourselves and then tell kids not to follow bad role models?
Where did I specifically mention parents? When speaking of role models, I would suggest that an athlete with lots of spare time and plenty of coin wouldn't necessarily be one of them. Bringing up Ice is drawing a long bow. I would suggest that a lack of positive role models is only one of many factors that has lead to the rise of this drug. While speaking of "good dads with bad kids" I'd like to see how many ice users live on the Eastern side of town. I'm tipping there would be a few more in other areas of the city. With the recent example I believe you are alluding too I would be thinking of the absent father factor. You need to be more than 'squeaky clean' to be a good role model, you have to be THERE.
This is why my role models are family, not blokes like Gary Ablett who I lost all respect for despite him being the best player I have seen. This is why, despite being a little turd at school I remember some excellent teachers who were there and made an impact on my life. For some people they could include coppers, coaches, family friends or religious types if that's your thing.
Some AFL players can become role models but they aren't there consistently enough IMO to be considered true role models. Ah well, that's my two cents anyway.
respectfully,
REB