Who Are Your Heroes Heroes are another source of values. These are people, real or fictional, that are admired for certain characteristics they possess. Modeling is an important aspect of how children learn. Children will model their heroes or the people they most want to be like. These heroes could be celebrities, comic book heroes, teachers, relatives, friends, or one's parents.
Television is often a reflection of what society as a whole considers to be parenting heroes.
Over the years, models of family life have changed drastically. What society considers to be acceptable heroes or models of parents have drastically changed. What a parent believes to be a nice house, car, education, or job has a lot to do with their values. One parent's shack is another parent's mansion. How a parent spends their time and money reflects these personal goals and self-images.