Why do people look to celebrities and sports stars as role models? This situation with Tiger Woods is so out of control. Tiger is famous for his golfing abilities, nothing more nothing less. Yes, we would like for him to be a great guy in all aspects of his life. But believe me he would not have “earned” all of the endorsements he had by just being a “great husband/man” and having mediocre golfing abilities.
He is not the first person to have an extramarital affair and unfortunately he will not be the last either. I do not in any way, shape or form advocate cheating. I have been cheated on and it does not feel great. But I didn't see camera crews following my ex-husband publicly shaming him for his behavior. No newspaper stories on his infidelities and no one taking away his money making opportunities as a punishment. My whole point is that the infidelity was a personal shortfall in his character and had nothing to do with his business life. The same goes for Tiger.
Tiger may be a role model in the sense that you can succeed in your chosen profession by hard work, practice and determination. If he was caught “cheating” in the game of golf, yes, I would say that he neglected his status as a role model. People including myself use him as an example to our children of how hard work pays off, how you should follow your dreams and let nothing stop you. However, he should not be used as a role model as to how our children should live their lives. That falls to us as parents. We are the role models for our children and should lead by example. We should let our children know that although these celebrities are great at what they do, they are still human! We do not know them personally, only for their craft.
Tiger did not commit murder or rape, have a DUI or other crime against society. He is human and he failed in his role as a husband. That is something that needs to be dealt with between him and his wife. Who are we to judge? Most of us have some sort of failings in our personal life, and if you say that you don't you're a liar. Yes, I said it you're a liar.
Give Tiger back the endorsements that he “earned” because of his golfing ability. I say “earned” because no one just gave him those endorsements, he had to show over and over again that he was and still is the best golfer out there in order to have those endorsement deals.
This does not just apply to Tiger it goes for Jesse James and any other person of celebrity status that has a personal life crisis. Their infidelity is an issue to be dealt with by that person and their spouse. They are still Wonderful in their chosen professions. Isn't that why they attained celebrity status in the first place?
“I'm not a role model... Just because I dunk a basketball doesn't mean I should raise your kids.”-Charles Barkley
**This blog post photo was found on the following website: http://www.bible.ca/marriage/parenting.htm
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