Athletes are most likely to be viewed as a child’s hero who is able to do anything. Everyone loves and looks up to them. "Great athletes teach us more than how to swing a bat or block a pass. In the face of seemingly impossible challenges, they teach us that success--whether on the basketball court or in the classroom--takes dedication, confidence, and a hefty dose of hard work," writes Shaila Globus, writer for Weekly Reader publication. In addition, athletes set positive examples by always having faith in themselves, stay calm in rough situations, and set their whole heart on what they love to do, which is being successful in their sports. Persistence, devotion and determination characterize a great athlete that children admire. Most of the elite sportsmen also dedicate time outside of their actual profession to local communities. "They raise money for charities and act as mentors, talking to student groups and volunteering their time to programs that help kids stay off drugs and stay in school" (Globus). Society appreciates them a lot because oftentimes they take over the role of parents who should be the child’s premier role model, but unfortunately cannot manage to do so. "Athletes are role models for kids, even if they aren't good ones. Children say that famous athletes rank second only to parents and are on par with their teachers as the people they admire most," said Soven Bery, writer for Bleacher Report.
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