For some reason, we're brainwashed to think if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don't break the law, you're not a good black person.
Charles BarkleyRead
I don't believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Role models should primarily be parents rather than athletes.
In this quote, Charles Barkley emphasizes the idea that the influence and guidance that parents provide are more important than that of professional athletes. He argues that while athletes may inspire through their achievements, it is ultimately the responsibility of parents to set a positive example and instill values in their children.
Themes
Role ModelsParentsInfluenceValuesChildren
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a parenting workshop to encourage parents to take an active role in their children's upbringing.
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Kids are born into the situation they're born into, and obviously, they have no control over that. And we, as adults, it's up to us to take care of kids - that's part of your moral responsibility. I always tell people, 'There's two groups we should take care of - old people and young people.'
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What I told [my teammates] after the game was I'm just fortunate [for] my 16 years because, this [injury] can happen every single night you go out and play... It can be over in one instant, so you should appreciate everyday.
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I don't believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.... It's not like it was when I was growing up. My mom and my grandmother told me how it was going to be. If I didn't like it, they said, Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out. Parents have to take better control.
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I always laugh when people ask me about rebounding techniques. I've got a technique. It's called just go get the damn ball.
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