LONDON, March 11, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The British role model has been in a severe decline, it was revealed yesterday.
A massive 67% of people considered John Terry and Tiger Woods as perfect public figures before their recent alleged scandals were revealed.
Now, a staggering 86% of Brits regard them as terrible role models for the younger generation.
Another 76% of Brits polled felt that high profile divorces/separations represented bad examples of the morals of marriage and family values. High profile cheating allegations are dissolving the traditions of trust and faithfulness.
For younger Britons, being exposed to a quick divorce in the public limelight conceals the large financial reality of ending a marriage through British courts. The average cost of ending a marriage is around GBP13,000.
The poll of over 1000 people across the UK, conducted by online quiz site http://www.triviala.com/ revealed over 90% people believe too much emphasis is put on the wrong type of celebrities, such as the likes of Pete Doherty, Kate Moss and Amy Winehouse, who are more often than not in the limelight for the wrong reasons.
83% of people thought Reality TV stars shouldn't be considered celebrities.
In addition to this, 89% of the public showed their frustration that these individuals were becoming famous due to their likeability factors rather than having actual talent to inspire the younger generation with.
An astonishing 93% of people polled believed today's celebrities are encouraging young people to succeed via quick wins instead of forging long-term careers.
An additional 91% of adults surveyed believe the younger society are unaware of the real pressures of fame and success, which often lead to either breakdowns, bankruptcy or substance abuse.
A surprising 90% stated that their perceptions of MPs being bad role models didn't change regardless of the recent expense scandal. It is interesting to discover that these hugely influential individuals are seen as such bad figures in our society.
Supposed role models don't realise their importance and influential power they have on the younger generation including fans, youth and the general public. They become inconsiderate of how much they are valued and looked up to for direction and aspirations.
As a nation, it is collectively our duty to set the correct example to ensure our younger members of society can decipher right from wrong and keep traditional British values alive.
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