It doesnt really matter who we think make good role models for young people.
It doesnt matter that news articles are written, that awards are given.
A young person’s role model is chosen by the young person.
The only way to encourage the uptake of positive role models is to present them as a choice. An easy choice and hope that the young person will make the right choice.
Young people are, after all, very capable of good choices. Its just that so far, the choice has not been there for them to make.
