What Makes A Role Model?

There are certain types of people that go out of their way to keep others happy. They influence and help others when they need it. While in this unique period of time, it can seem quite uncommon to see someone try to make a difference in their community. Most adolescents are much too absorbed in video games, cell phones, or other technology that comes into their lives to look at the bigger picture around them. This “bigger picture” consists of the community they live in, the school, church, and friends that mostly influence who they are if they so choose.
Those that choose to be influenced are called role models. Role models have a certain behavior that is unique to others. That behavior is usually imitated by other pupils, usually younger children. These mentors possess the qualities that society strives to perfect. The role models have an outlook that fills the role an individual is trying to aspire so that the same individual looks up to their “mentor.” Each role model teaches a person about themselves. For example, writers can teach us messages about human life through words. The message might help someone realize that life isn’t all about them and that they should go out to do things that make them and other people happy. A role model isn’t brash; only looking back to see if he/she can help those that came from the very same place they did.
Role models make big and small differences depending on how they affect a person. Since children or others affected, learn by following the example set by older people in their lives, being consistent with your actions is important. Since we all develop certain socialization skills by watching others, becoming a positive role model cuts the cake. Role models teach healthy habits and p...

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...eel will, in turn, make me feel accomplished.
If you have ever done something out of no benefit for yourself, but for others, the feeling is indescribable. Becoming a role model is something that is earned without the person knowing they are one. You cannot go out and try to be a role model; you will be one by being yourself. The impact of a role model is outstanding! The peers looking up to you hope to live up to the standards you set. The life experiences of one’s role model will teach and educate us in the lessons of life which cannot be found anywhere else. “If I can do it, so can you” offers so much potential to the one learning from the mentor. Seeing role models successfully confronting hardships will motivate people to endure difficulties and crises. So go out and be yourself. Be someone’s role model by taking big steps forward. Being positive is addicting.