http://livingtextblog.andosciasociology.net/2009/04/07/leah-johnson-fgcu-drug-abuse-in-sports/ Sat, 19 May 2012 17:24:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://livingtextblog.andosciasociology.net/2009/04/07/leah-johnson-fgcu-drug-abuse-in-sports/#comment-945 M. Riddle (Edison) Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:33:41 +0000 http://livingtextblog.andosciasociology.net/2009/04/07/leah-johnson-fgcu-drug-abuse-in-sports/#comment-945 Charles Barkley stated "I am not your child's role model..." and rightfully so. That should be the role of the parent, uncle, close friend, mentor, or what have you. However, those who choose to live a public life must assume the responsibility of what a public life brings; and, unfortunately for many athletes, that includes their idolization by some young people. Charles Barkley stated “I am not your child’s role model…” and rightfully so. That should be the role of the parent, uncle, close friend, mentor, or what have you. However, those who choose to live a public life must assume the responsibility of what a public life brings; and, unfortunately for many athletes, that includes their idolization by some young people.

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