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It shows who they consider role models, at the very least. I would rather my child idolize an astronaut or a firefighter than a social media star.
by Georgelemental 4y ago
It shows who they consider role models, at the very least. I would rather my child idolize an astronaut or a firefighter than a social media star.
- woodruffw 4y agoWe all want the things we consider good for our children. I want my hypothetical ones to read Buddenbrooks, but I know they're probably going to watch YouTube instead. Social media stars are an extension of fame, a basic human desire. It's not surprising (or even particularly civically harmful) that fame is now associated with TikTok influencers rather than movie stars. Your child is about as likely to become either.
- JCharante 4y agoJonny Kim (Navy Seal, MD from Harvard, Astronaut) is also famous, he'd be a better role model. Accomplishing 1/3 of what he's done is impressive in its own right.
- woodruffw 4y agoWho in this thread is claiming that astronauts are not impressive? Of course they are, especially to me as an adult. As a 16 year old, I wouldn't give a damn that Jonny Kim has an MD from Harvard. I did, however, find myself impressed by the fact that Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier while lying about his broken ribs[1]. I have no idea which (if any) college he went to. [1]: https://medium.com/knowledge-stew/when-chuck-yeager-broke-the-sound-barrier-with-broken-ribs-fb158bbe3411 https://medium.com/knowledge-stew/when-chuck-yeager-broke-th...