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True Heroes

            
             Historically we have looked to composers, artists or literary writers for our heroes. This trend is changing and it might seem that arts are fading away in our society and we are struggling to keep it alive. Instead of pulling our heroes from the arts we rather have sports be our selection field. We wait for our respected and watched players to triumph in the game and be the victor. We get very excited when there is a close game and with a favorable outcome we burst into joy that our player defeated or our team won. This is why professional athletes need to realize that they are role models and that they should start acting like ones.
             Art contributes many beautiful things to our society and it is a skill or gift that not many people possess. Yet, sports are one of the last places where we can embrace the myths of heroes. One should not despise sports for taking the heroes away from arts, one should be happy that we still have heroes. .
             Heroes or role models can help a child in life. They serve as mentors, they encourage our youths to have dreams and to be creative. Giving a child someone to look up to has statistically helped children stay out of trouble. Children often emulate their heroes or role models so if their hero or role model is fighting all the time then what kind of example is that giving our children. The hard thing for these role models is that they need to realize that they are being watched and examined everyday by young kids wanting to be just like them. Fighting on the field is one way of displaying bad judgment and poor self control which was all too common of Charles Barkley while he played for the 76ers. Charles Barkley, frustrated with the failure of the 76ers, had many well-publicized confrontations with referees, team official, and even fans. Charles Barkley being on of the NBA's Most Valuable Player award holders should has the self control to refrain from these confrontations because it isn't setting a good illustration for future MVP winners and athletes in general.


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