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Athletes should remember that they are role models.
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Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Many mass shooters have shown a fascination with or been fixated on other mass shooters and their lives out of a need to feel understood, to have role models and to be part of a community, according to experts in the psychology of school shooters.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
The center also emphasizes confidence-building through activities that pair blind children with positive role models.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Tracy has been a key role model in Farley's life.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2026
Many mass shooters have shown a fascination with or been fixated on other mass shooters and their lives out of a need to feel understood, to have role models and to be part of a community, according to experts in the psychology of school shooters.
—Michelle Krupa, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
The center also emphasizes confidence-building through activities that pair blind children with positive role models.
—Tori Mason, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Tracy has been a key role model in Farley's life.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Role model.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role%20model. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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role model
noun
: a person whose behavior in a particular role is imitated by others
watching our parents and other role models deal with conflict—Melody Beattie
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