Where Are the Media Role Models for Today’s Youth?

by kjamaca on November 8, 2011

I think Tim Allen is the most frustrating man in television. In reality, he is a shrewd businessman, cleverly intelligent, and by all accounts a good husband and father. Why is it he plays a complete idiot on television?

Reality shows are another grain of sand in my oyster shell. Why is Rob Kardashian famous? I know it isn’t for his dancing. Rob is a prime example of a man that is either very poorly portrayed by the media, or really is a shining example of what a role model does NOT look like.

Here is a clip of Rob Kardashian in regular form, what message is this sending?

Back to Tim for a minute. I am most displeased with sitcom’s that portray men as blubbering idiots, cheating bastards or general nincompoops. I am not a terribly worldly man. I’ve only seen about half of the United States in person (not counting layovers when I didn’t exit the plane or airport) and I’ve only been to Mexico once, but I am pretty sure none of these 3 scenario’s depict anything near what I want my daughter to marry.

Here is a scene from Tim’s new show, is this helping today’s young men become responsible and respectable citizens?

How many times per week do we see a police show depicting a man doing something dastardly to their wives (or to other women)? Why are we surprised to see these types of behaviors re-enacted by men in our society when they see men on television getting away with heinous behavior?

Why is it so hard for the media to portray men in a positive light?

Why do reality shows rule the airwaves depicting men that no father wants anywhere near their daughters? How are young men going to learn how to be real men?  Men that own their responsibilities, know how to treat a lady, and most importantly men that know how to raise responsible and respectable children?

What happened to Steven Douglas and Mike Brady? These men took care of their families, worked for what they believed in, and got it all done in 30 minutes. They were the role models of yesterday’s youth. Those youth are today’s parents. What will happen to this generation of children and teens with Tim and Rob as the role models in the media?

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Anne Rettenberg LCSW 5 pts

Hi; I completely agree with you. People often get married for the wrong reasons, which is part of the problem. I wrote a self-help ebook for men searching for the right wife

http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Woman-You-Want-ebook/dp/B00580VOL6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329581740&sr=1-1

It's best to find the right partner, then make the lifelong commitment.

MarianneRich 6 pts

I love ths post you have and I am hoping this can help me too...

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Ayla85 6 pts

As a youth I think not on the hand of the other people will be the solution to make a change in these world, It's on our hand and even there's such different role model will stand up we are controlling our own thought's.

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nylse 5 pts

that's why the cosby show was so welcomed - you had a black man, taking care of his family and not falling in to all the negative stereotypes.

we know we can't rely on tv to get the message right.

fergusonsarah 101 pts

This is really a good post for the youth today and I hope this can really help...Great job!!

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LauLau81 131 pts

I thing younger generations these days must face the challenge and show that younger generations can also be responsible men. Thank you for sharing this view.

rodaniel 5 pts

I kind of like "Modern Family's" treatment of men. Especially given that Ed O'Neill's former role as Al Bundy was practically -the- pattern for older Gen Y guys, it's nice to see his Jay Pritchett coming off as much less of a crass caricature.

thecraftoffatherhood 5 pts

Great post. It's sad that the characteristics that embody a real man are only found in the super heroes that are in animated form - and it's a shame that what makes them marketable is their humanity, their flaws. Everyone prefers, for example, a Dark Knight say to a family-friendly Adam West.

Stephanie Barnes 28 pts

Definitely I will share this to my fellow youth and to my siblings.Nowadays,it's really hard to know who's the good man or not.Your post is really a huge challenge for us youth.

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Charlotte74 74 pts

I used to be a big fan of Tim Allen, but I more than agree about the fame of the Kardashian clan - I just don't get it.

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spam blocking 7 pts

Well I think most youth should know about this and I thank you in advance...I hope my sisters and brothers will read this like I did...

VictoriaNicole23 13 pts

These is a great challenge to all the youth.But there's still a compliment..We must work hard to our youth.Let's move right now.Thanks to your very challenging post.

Forebarca 5 pts

Recently "Everybody Loves Raymond" was marketed in Russia. The show largely failed since the Russians could not understand the material incompetence of the main lead character. There is, indeed, a documentary about why the show failed called "Exporting Raymond." My point is this: American male characters in the media are grossly stupid and incompetent. So, while "Curb Your Enthusiasm" can be funny, the male character comes off as a sad sack who gets by life largely due to his very grounded wife. Then again, I only see a small correlation between positive media male role models and its effect on young children. I need to become the man I want my children to emulate.

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