Athletes as role models?

[princessbee21]

I did a search and didn't find this topic, so here goes:

What is you guys opinion about people considering athletes as role models?

IMPO, people should not have to look outside of their own home to find people to emulate, whether it be mom/dad, aunt/uncle, grandmom/grandad, etc...It seems as if we hold them to a higher standard than we hold ourselves, why is that ?

All comments are welcome....