Title: Are Celebrities Good Role Models? - The Working Parent
Headings: Are Celebrities Good Role Models?
Are Celebrities Good Role Models?
Parental Role Models
Celebrity Role Models
Negative Role Models
Positive Role Models
About Cally Worden
About Cally Worden

Content: Negative Role Models
Celebrities tend to do things to extreme – they want the biggest wedding, flashiest car, most expensive house. Moderation is not their strong point. This often results in behaviours that are extreme too, and there are many ways that celebrities become negative role models, including: • Body Image – eating disorders are on the rise, and some of the blame for this lies in the way that celebrities treat their bodies. Ultra-skinny-size-zero bodies are often seen in celeb-land, and the media perpetuate the hype. Youngsters are left believing that a skeletal body is something to aspire to, and the underlying message is that you will only receive attention and be considered beautiful if you look this way
• Alcohol and drug abuse – a session in rehab has almost become like a badge of honour in the celebrity world. To get there they have to hit the bottom, and they often do this in a very public way. The message to your kids? Drinking and using drugs is okay, especially in the extreme
• Promiscuity – changing partners regularly is a common trait of celebrities. As role models this sends out a sad signal to young people about commitment and love.