Good Celebrity Role Models for Children

[Red Moon]

Can you think of any good celebrity role models for children and give solid reasons for your choice of celebrity?

Remember these are people you would like your children to turn out to be and whose examples you would like them to follow.

[~Kizwiz~]

Kylie Minogue... i'm not a big fan of hers but I think she has shown strength and determination in light of her recent struggles. She is a strong role model with good values for life.

[Razmataz]

I think David Beckham is an amazing role model. He's got it all, even without the money.

He's a very nice charming and well educated man. :thumbs:

[easypeasy]

Ray Mears- independent and adventurous.
Sarah Smith(more4 news)- clever and respected in her field.

instead we get idiots like Moss and Docherty being presented as glamorous and exciting to our kids.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Jigsaw©
I think David Beckham is an amazing role model. He's got it all, even without the money.

He's a very nice charming and well educated man. :thumbs:

Hahaha:laugh:hahahaha:laugh:hahahaha:laugh:

:laugh2:

Thats a great joke.

[The_Hitman]

I think its best to take positive aspects from different people. Thats the best way to become a well-rounded individual.

[BigSister]

I would probably say kylie too kizzy and also j.k rowling because she struggled and was poor but she didnt give up now look at her now. A good male role model im not sure about that 1

[easypeasy]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Jigsaw©
I think David Beckham is an amazing role model. He's got it all, even without the money.

He's a very nice charming and well educated man. :thumbs:

Hahaha:laugh:hahahaha:laugh:hahahaha:laugh:

:laugh2:

Thats a great joke. yeah he's not exactly the loyal type, to man u or his wife.

[easypeasy]

tell you what though, there is a member of this site that kids could learn a lot from, he's a newbie but he seems a smart young lad.
http://zarrionwalker.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=32
i noticed him in a thread in the cbb forum and googled his name cos it seemed unusual and his avatar pic seemed to be proffesionally done.

[Psylocke]

Kylie for the reasons kizwiz gave.

Sarah Michelle Gellar-Young,sexy and dosent cheapen herself like many starlets.Gives young Hollywood a good name,pity people like Lindsay Lohan get the spotlight.

P!nk-Fairly oppinionated and strong personality,and goes against the grain when it comes "popular" trends and way of thinking

Angelina Jolie-Sure shes done some bad **** in her past,but she is a good soul,with great empathy and shows the celeb world what charity REALLY is.her goods way outweigh the bads,the way people should live,noone is perfect.plus she has great talent.

BAD ROLEMODELS

Paris Hilton-i think we all know why,the girl has charm,but id NEVER let any of my kids look up to her.

and theres a few "beautys" that i cant believe they are looked up to,Mischa Barton cronies etc.

[Lauren]

Anyone who does a hard days work and isn't selfish.

So that rules out most of them. :whistle:

I can't think of any from the top of my head.

[easypeasy]

anybody but these pair of twats.....
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007040794,00.html

[Psylocke]

Originally posted by easypeasy
anybody but these pair of twats.....
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2007040794,00.html

LMAO,so true.

[easypeasy]

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/2519/020070417340jjjj0xk9.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=020070417340jjjj0xk9.jpg)
herman munster on smack or what?

[Psylocke]

OMG LMAO

it makes me sad that people still celebrate that junkie loser.

[~Kizwiz~]

How can he be called a role model??? He is on a path of self destruction

[Chrizzle]

To be honest, I think that the people who partyt and have bad press are actually quite good role models, because they are not afraid to be themselves and have fun.

Paris Hilton- I don't want this to cause constrovery by the way. But throughout the bad press shes had all her life, has NEVER changed. She has been herself all the way through, and hasn't changd for anyone.

Saying that, people like Kylie Minogue are aswell because shes strong and hasn't given up through her ilness!

[easypeasy]

Originally posted by kizwiz
How can he be called a role model??? He is on a path of self destruction but he's got a model for a gf and he's in a band......some kids see the glamour in that,sadly.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Chrizzle

Paris Hilton- I don't want this to cause constrovery by the way. But throughout the bad press shes had all her life, has NEVER changed. She has been herself all the way through, and hasn't changd for anyone.



Hmmm.. so somebody who takes drugs, drink, parties and scabs off her inheritance is a good role model???

i'm sorry but I just dont see how she can ever be a role model... I would rather have my children looking up to someone who has self respect and honesty

[Lauren]

I understand your point Chris about Paris. But the harsh reality is - even though she has stayed herself throughout all the publicity - "herself" is not a very good person. She takes drugs and other... erm, obscene things. If THATS her, then I wouldn't class it as a role model.

[Chrizzle]

Originally posted by kizwiz
Originally posted by Chrizzle

Paris Hilton- I don't want this to cause constrovery by the way. But throughout the bad press shes had all her life, has NEVER changed. She has been herself all the way through, and hasn't changd for anyone.



Hmmm.. so somebody who takes drugs, drink, parties and scabs off her inheritance is a good role model???

i'm sorry but I just dont see how she can ever be a role model... I would rather have my children looking up to someone who has self respect and honesty

Not that part!! The fact she has never changed. People should be themsleves and not fake it up for a good image.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by easypeasy
but he's got a model for a gf and he's in a band......some kids see the glamour in that,sadly.

I agree with you, some kids think its cool..... we've had these role models throughout the years, who glamourise drugs and make them expectable. I mean I'm no angel I havent been squeaky clean but if my children idolized this moron then I would sit them down and tell them my experiences and hopefully they might learn a few facts and not to go down the road of self obliteration that has become a norm

[Chrizzle]

What she does isnt good, the way she handles it is. She never hides it.
I do have respect for Britney and other people like that.

The Pete Doherty arguement: I do not find him cool! I have been sticking up for people like Paris for being themselves, but I dont think any child should act like Pete. Drugs are not acceptable, from ANYONE, even Paris who I am a fan of.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Chrizzle

Not that part!! The fact she has never changed. People should be themsleves and not fake it up for a good image.

I dont see that part of her.... she has always been a rich spoilt brat who thinks she can do what she likes and take what she likes.

[andybigbro]

There are loadz of good and bad role models for children

like Kate Moss = Bad

[MarkWaldorf]

Well Paris Hilton certainly isn't one of them. :nono:

Probably people like Kylie, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Aniston and Beyonce. All civil women who haven't taken their careers for advantage and have each truly worked their way to the top, through it all.

[Chrizzle]

OOh I think all the Friends people are aswell.

They worked for 10 years straight! Thats pretty respectable.

[Razmataz]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Jigsaw©
I think David Beckham is an amazing role model. He's got it all, even without the money.

He's a very nice charming and well educated man. :thumbs:

Hahaha:laugh:hahahaha:laugh:hahahaha:laugh:

:laugh2:

Thats a great joke.

No actually.

[Lauren]

Most of these people are women, anyone know any good male role models?

[Chrizzle]

I'm still trying to think of one Lauren. But I cant. I dont look up to anyone.

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Lauren
Most of these people are women, anyone know any good male role models?

I can't name any, but there's probably a few.

[~Kizwiz~]

Will Young seems to be a good role model as does leonard DE'caprio both have worked hard to make it where they are without screwing people over and in the case of leonard he does great environmental work

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Most of these people are women, anyone know any good male role models?

John Lennon
Jesus Christ
Che Guevara
The Hitman
Martin Luther King
Kenny Dalglish
Nelson Mandela
Kenneth Williams
etc.....etc....

Theres loads

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren
Most of these people are women, anyone know any good male role models?

John Lennon
Jesus Christ
Che Guevara
The Hitman
Martin Luther King
Kenny Dalglish
Nelson Mandela
Kenneth Williams
etc.....etc....

Theres loads

I wasn't saying there wasn't any. I was just making an observation that not many people had listed males.

Jesus Christ? :rolleyes: Lets not go there.

Che Guevara? Are you serious? A serial killing 'revolutionary' a good role model to our children?

[James]

Anyone who is well known for doing something worthwhile - whether it be entertainment, sport or anything else.

And not just famous for being famous (yes, Jade Goody I'm talking about you).

If you are going to get famous because of a reality show at least show some sort of good example.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren

Che Guevara? Are you serious? A serial killing 'revolutionary' a good role model to our children?



Absolutely. Guevara championed freedom, something which would be very welcome in this country.

[Red Moon]

Well done everyone so far, you have some good people in he list - well done

Originally posted by The_Hitman
The Hitman

How did you get in there?

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Red Moon
Well done everyone so far, you have some good people in he list - well done

Originally posted by The_Hitman
The Hitman

How did you get in there?

Ohh....I didnt notice that.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren

Che Guevara? Are you serious? A serial killing 'revolutionary' a good role model to our children?



Absolutely. Guevara championed freedom, something which would be very welcome in this country.

Championed freedom by killing in excess of 1000 people.
He also championed murder and hate!


We will march the path of victory even if it costs millions of atomic victims. ... We must keep our hatred alive and fan it to paroxysm



A revolutionary must become a cold killing machine motivated by pure hate


He does not sound to me like someone I would want my children looking up to.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren

Che Guevara? Are you serious? A serial killing 'revolutionary' a good role model to our children?



Absolutely. Guevara championed freedom, something which would be very welcome in this country.

Championed freedom by killing in excess of 1000 people.
He also championed murder and hate!


We will march the path of victory even if it costs millions of atomic victims. ... We must keep our hatred alive and fan it to paroxysm



A revolutionary must become a cold killing machine motivated by pure hate


He does not sound to me like someone I would want my children looking up to.

Nobody's perfect.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Nobody's perfect.

Lmao, I'm not perfect but as of yet I've never declared war and slaughtering of thousands of innocent people. :tongue:
I definitely think Che should be taken from that list of people to be role models.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Nobody's perfect.

Lmao, I'm not perfect but as of yet I've never declared war and slaughtering of thousands of innocent people. :tongue:
I definitely think Che should be taken from that list of people to be role models.

No he shouldnt.

When you are fighting a war, blood must be shed.

Churchill ordered the deaths of many Germans in the the second world war, yet he is the most admired Briton.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Nobody's perfect.

Lmao, I'm not perfect but as of yet I've never declared war and slaughtering of thousands of innocent people. :tongue:
I definitely think Che should be taken from that list of people to be role models.

No he shouldnt.

When you are fighting a war, blood must be shed.

Churchill ordered the deaths of many Germans in the the second world war, yet he is the most admired Briton.


So you agree with Osama Bin Laden? Al-Zarqawi? Mullah Omar?

Hey! Lets put them on the list too.
Infact, Hitler wasn't too bad of a man either.

See my point?
(By the way, not purposefully causing an argument with you - I'm just dead cert against Che being on that list)

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren

So you agree with Osama Bin Laden? Al-Zarqawi? Mullah Omar?

Hey! Lets put them on the list too.
Infact, Hitler wasn't too bad of a man either.

See my point?


I know the point you are trying to make, but you are coming from a completely biased 'western capitalist' point of view.

Osama Bin Laden is a hero to many people.

No-one objects to David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
No-one objects to David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

I object to him being on the list because he can hardly be classed as the educated male I'd want my children to grow up to be.

There's a difference between passively funding and actively slaughtering, however.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren

There's a difference between passively funding and actively slaughtering, however.

Any 'celebrity' who continues to exploit the British capitalist society and contribute to its economy whilst we fight an un-just war is absolutely guilty.

It shows supreme cowardice, and the age that we live in provides no good role models via popular culture, if they are making money from it, because our economy is currently funding the slaughter of Iraqis for the benefit of America.

[James]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
...David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

Huh? :conf:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren

There's a difference between passively funding and actively slaughtering, however.

Any 'celebrity' who continues to exploit the British capitalist society and contribute to its economy whilst we fight an un-just war is absolutely guilty.

It shows supreme cowardice, and the age that we live in provides no good role models via popular culture, if they are making money from it, because our economy is currently funding the slaughter of Iraqis for the benefit of America.

How about we agree to disagree?
You've made some good points but no matter what you say it's not going to change my opinion on whether Che should be considered a role model or not. :laugh:

Good debate though :thumbs:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by James
Originally posted by The_Hitman
...David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

Huh? :conf:

He's talking about him feeding the capitalist society and thus funding the Government "machine" that is currently waging war against Iraq.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren

There's a difference between passively funding and actively slaughtering, however.

Any 'celebrity' who continues to exploit the British capitalist society and contribute to its economy whilst we fight an un-just war is absolutely guilty.

It shows supreme cowardice, and the age that we live in provides no good role models via popular culture, if they are making money from it, because our economy is currently funding the slaughter of Iraqis for the benefit of America.

How about we agree to disagree?
You've made some good points but no matter what you say it's not going to change my opinion on whether Che should be considered a role model or not. :laugh:

Good debate though :thumbs:

Thats fine, but I was just pointing out that everybody has 'skeletons in their closet', particularly when theyve had to fight a war to liberate their countries people, but if you want to stick to 21st century 'celebrity' dumbos as role models thats up to you.

Oh, William Wallace was a murderer too. He's another role model.:thumbs:

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
but if you want to stick to 21st century 'celebrity' dumbos as role models thats up to you.

And which 21stC Celebrity dumbo have I named as my role model?

[James]

Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by James
Originally posted by The_Hitman
...David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

Huh? :conf:

He's talking about him feeding the capitalist society and thus funding the Government "machine" that is currently waging war against Iraq.

That applies to anyone who is paid for anything, and pays taxes, then.

[Chrizzle]

James, I cant be bothered to quote, butyou said anyone who is famous for being on a reality show.

What if that person happened to be a lovely person with a decent job, and did charity work? lol You can't stereotype 'reality show' people

[Lauren]

Originally posted by James
That applies to anyone who is paid for anything, and pays taxes, then.

Indeed. It also applies to anyone following any sort of law outlined by the current government. Because by following them you are avoiding anomie and therefore supporting the Government, who, are of course killing Iraqi's.

By the way Hitman, correct me if I'm wrong. I wasn't too sure if the Beckham Capitalist thing is the point you were getting at. :spin2: I could be gravely mistaken.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Lauren
And which 21stC Celebrity dumbo have I named as my role model?

That was actually a swipe at every single other person who has contributed to the thread. Looking back youre practically the only one who didnt list one.

EDIT: Actually, easypeasy said Ray Mears which is probably the best suggestion. But everyone else.

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by James
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by James
Originally posted by The_Hitman
...David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

Huh? :conf:

He's talking about him feeding the capitalist society and thus funding the Government "machine" that is currently waging war against Iraq.

That applies to anyone who is paid for anything, and pays taxes, then.

Yup. Anyone who didnt march to parliament and demand our contribution be stopped.

[Lauren]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren
And which 21stC Celebrity dumbo have I named as my role model?

That was actually a swipe at every single other person who has contributed to the thread. Looking back youre practically the only one who didnt list one.

Haha, yeah. I don't really have any "role models" that I can list as of yet.

Ooh, I've thought of one. Bill Oddie. So he might not have done anything revolutionary and life-saving but I think he sends a good message out to people about protecting nature.

[James]

Originally posted by Chrizzle
James, I cant be bothered to quote, butyou said anyone who is famous for being on a reality show.

What if that person happened to be a lovely person with a decent job, and did charity work? lol You can't stereotype 'reality show' people

I did also add this...

Originally posted by James
If you are going to get famous because of a reality show at least show some sort of good example.

In fact I like a lot of ex-reality TV people.

It's just that it seems these days people on these shows have to be nasty to one another to make a name for themselves.

If anything I'd like more of the 'nice' ones to get a piece of fame.

[Chrizzle]

Oh sorry I didn't read that bit.

:bigsmile:

[James]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
John Lennon
Jesus Christ
Che Guevara
The Hitman
Martin Luther King
Kenny Dalglish
Nelson Mandela
Kenneth Williams
etc.....etc....

Theres loads

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by James
Originally posted by Lauren
Originally posted by James
Originally posted by The_Hitman
...David Beckham being on the list when he is actively funding the slaughter of Iraqis in this very age.

Huh? :conf:

He's talking about him feeding the capitalist society and thus funding the Government "machine" that is currently waging war against Iraq.

That applies to anyone who is paid for anything, and pays taxes, then.

Yup. Anyone who didnt march to parliament and demand our contribution be stopped.

I guess that is why most of your good role-models are dead then! But did Kenny Dalgliesh march to parliament? :hugesmile:

[Sophii3x]

Kylie Minogue

She is an amazing person. She stayed so strong and posotive during her breast cancer battle.

Truly insarational

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Sophii3x
Kylie Minogue

She is an amazing person. She stayed so strong and posotive during her breast cancer battle.

Truly insarational

See this annoys me. :mad:

What else was Kylie supposed to do? Just say "you know what, I cant be arsed battling cancer, im just going to drop dead."

No, she had the support of the world behind her. It was probably extremely easy for her.

[Lauren]

As harsh as it sounds, I also disagree with Kylie Minogue doing something spectacular.
Sure, Cancer can be a debilitating disease that can harshly affect someones health, wellbeing and lifestyle.
HOWEVER, surely this battle is harder on everyday members of the community? Those people that sometimes can't afford expensive treatment and so genuinely have to sit and let their body deteriorate in front of their family until they eventually die. These are the people we should be worrying about.

Kylie, however, has the World's goodwill for her, and the best doctors in the World fighting her side (And so she should, no-one should have to suffer the grave consequences of cancer).

[tinkerbell]

Nowadays celebrity rolemodels are all like Paris Hilton, look at all celebrities now they drive teenagers to anorexia!

we should all listen to our mother!! except mothers like Jackiey Goody

[Psylocke]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren
And which 21stC Celebrity dumbo have I named as my role model?

That was actually a swipe at every single other person who has contributed to the thread. Looking back youre practically the only one who didnt list one.

EDIT: Actually, easypeasy said Ray Mears which is probably the best suggestion. But everyone else.


Kids look up to celebs,its stupid saying they should look up to a dead person,because they wont.
if they are gonna look up to somone alive,its gonna be a celeb,plain and simple.so you might aswell curb them towards the good ones.
This debate is about kids looking up to celebs in the public eye,not adults that have a sense of history

[Arneldo]

Jade Goody, Jodie Marsh, Jordon, Pete Dougherty, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckem, Eminem, Johnny Knocksville & the gang from 'Jackass', Hitler, Suddam, Mr. Blobby.

[Psylocke]

Originally posted by bb4eva
Jade Goody, Jodie Marsh, Jordon, Pete Dougherty, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckem, Eminem, Johnny Knocksville & the gang from 'Jackass', Hitler, Suddam, Mr. Blobby.


Lol WOW great bunch


(actually i like Jordan tho)

[The_Hitman]

Originally posted by Psylocke
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren
And which 21stC Celebrity dumbo have I named as my role model?

That was actually a swipe at every single other person who has contributed to the thread. Looking back youre practically the only one who didnt list one.

EDIT: Actually, easypeasy said Ray Mears which is probably the best suggestion. But everyone else.


Kids look up to celebs,its stupid saying they should look up to a dead person,because they wont.
if they are going to look up to somone alive,its going to be a celeb,plain and simple.so you might aswell curb them towards the good ones.
This debate is about kids looking up to celebs in the public eye,not adults that have a sense of history

Its the adults of the media that put these 'celebs' in the public eye. Its just as easy to put anyone from history in the public eye, but then, that doesnt earn as much money.

Kids will take inspiration from whatevers put infront of them. I find it tragic that the modern British youngster is expected to choose from the modern crop of 'celebrities' as a source of inspiration.

[Psylocke]

Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Psylocke
Originally posted by The_Hitman
Originally posted by Lauren
And which 21stC Celebrity dumbo have I named as my role model?

That was actually a swipe at every single other person who has contributed to the thread. Looking back youre practically the only one who didnt list one.

EDIT: Actually, easypeasy said Ray Mears which is probably the best suggestion. But everyone else.


Kids look up to celebs,its stupid saying they should look up to a dead person,because they wont.
if they are going to look up to somone alive,its going to be a celeb,plain and simple.so you might aswell curb them towards the good ones.
This debate is about kids looking up to celebs in the public eye,not adults that have a sense of history

Its the adults of the media that put these 'celebs' in the public eye. Its just as easy to put anyone from history in the public eye, but then, that doesnt earn as much money.

Kids will take inspiration from whatevers put infront of them. I find it tragic that the modern British youngster is expected to choose from the modern crop of 'celebrities' as a source of inspiration.

Yeah it is sad,but ALL modern celebs arent a bad bunch.You seem to brush somone like Angelina Jolie or Bob Geldof with the same brush as Jade or Chantelle,which is wrong,there are cebritys that do work and use there spotlight for a world of good.i see no problem with somone looking up to people who do good.

[Ruth]

Jeff Bridges - my all time favourite actor. Why? He is charming, polite, makes time for his fans (I know), set up the 'End Hunger' network, to try and help give food to the starving and homeless. He has been happily married for almost 30 years (a rarity in the showbiz world), and in the many, many, many articles I have read about him and interviews I have seen with him, nobody ever has had a bad word to say about him.