It strikes me that too many of America’s youth idolize sports stars as their heroes in life. Unfortunately, this idolization extends past the star’s abilities in the arena to their personal life. Needless to say, stars like Kobe Bryant and Mark McGwire are not model citizens.

A hero should be someone who you want to emulate, and has done something to be proud of.

My question is, why do not more children see their parents as heroes. From fathers who are over in Iraq, to mothers who work three jobs to support their family. These are America’s heroes.

While I do not believe kids should grow up thinking that working three jobs is something to emulate, I do believe the mentality of doing what it takes is something to be proud of and something to strive for.