Extra credit blog "Do athletes bear the responsibility of a role model?"

My topic here will be whether athletes should be considered role models for young children and of course the answer will be yes, without a doubt athletes are role models for everyone really not just young children. Athletes are the best possible role model for a young child because they want to be just like them, the way they move, hustle, go about their business, play the game, and speak. This is a good sign for parents because athletes worked hard to get to the point of where they are now, they had to study, practice, and stay focused on what they want to do. Parents know that and they want their child to do the same, they want to show them an example of someone who has worked hard and achieved their goal hoping their child will do the same. A great example of a role model here in Chicago would be Derrick Rose of the bulls, he plays the game hard, supports his teammates, and does whatever it takes to win. He doesn't have a big ego like other athletes, he lets his game do all the talking and an MVP award shows just how much work he puts in day in and day out. Another example would be NFL quarterback Tim Tebow who everyone seems to adore because he is a Christian and follows all beliefs of the bible and that is the type of player parents want their kids looking up to. Many athletes have had an impact on many lives, one player who I looked up to as a child was cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez who now plays for the Milwaukee Brewers but was with the cubs for about 8 and a half years, I started watching him in 2003 when the cubs had a great season, I saw the way he played the game, supported his teammates, never bad mouthed anyone, and played hard everyday, that had an impact on me because I wanted to play just like him. Athletes play a bigger role in a persons life than they even think,  many look up to them and will emulate their every move.