Among 749 Los Angeles County teens ages 12 to 17 who were surveyed, 56% said they had role models. Of those, 42% said it was a parent or relative, and 39% named a media figure.

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"Hit me, baby, one more time," a 16-year-old Britney Spears, clad in a cropped school-girl uniform, begged us in 1998. Ten years later, the face of her younger sister Jamie Lynn is plastered over ...

Role models are essential, but real models are, too. ... Many times, those real models are already in our lives; we just need to be intentional about seeking them out.

Why media role models matter There's no guarantee that a star will stick to a lifestyle that kids can look up to — or that you'll approve of ...

I don’t think I’ve ever fully grasped the notion of having a celebrity role model. My idea of success is molded by pieces of people I know, stitched together with who I want to be. I&#8… ...

Having them there as female role models is important.” The team is aware of who is watching them. “It is really important for the young girls in our country to have a good positive role model ...

Role models are often different from mentors in that a mentor commits to helping you in the areas you need. Your mentor will guide you, bring in other resources, connect you to other people and ...