Are Athletes Good Role Models

Many people think that athletes are good role models.Many people also think that they are not good role modles. Some of the resons that people think that they are not good role modles is because for example Alex Rodriguez one of the biget influences that plays for the New York Yankees got caught using steriods. This can be a negative influence because if a younger kid sees that a professional athlete is doing this then it is ok if i do this. Some of the reasons that people think athletes are good role modles is that they put in a lot of work and pratice to be where they are. They also show that they are commited to the sport and are not going to give up. Also if that person can do it then you can do it to.

Williams, Armstrong. "Professional Athletes Are Not Good Role Models." Opposing Viewpoints: Sports and Athletes. Ed. Laura K. Egendorf. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 1999. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 9 June 2009 .

steriods pros/cons

Many people belive that steriods should be allowed in professional sports and others say that they should be banned from sports. This argument can go either way there are many pros and cons that effect these. Some of the pros are if a player gets injured they can recover much faster with steriods. They also help people with growth if they are small. Some of the cons of using steriods are that it is cheating and the easy way out instead of a putting your hard work and time in to it.

Charles E. Yesalis and Virginia S. Cowart. "The Future of Steroids." Contemporary Issues Companion: Steroids. Ed. Stefan Kiesbye. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. Gale. Alden High School. 9 June 2009 .