Oct 9,2007

Think carefully about the issue presented in the following excerpt and the assignment below.
Heroes may seem old-fashioned today. Many people are cynical and seem to enjoy discrediting role models more than creating new ones or cherishing those they already have. Some people, moreover, object to the very idea of heroes, arguing that we should not exalt individuals who, after all, are only flesh and blood, just like the rest of us. But we desperately need heroes—to teach us, to captivate us through their words and deeds, to inspire us to greatness.
Adapted from Psychology Today, "How To Be Great! What Does It Take To Be A Hero?"
Assignment:
Is there a value in celebrating certain individuals as heroes? Plan and write a blog in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.

To me yes there is a celebrting certain individuals as heroes.Why cause one he shows young people that there are good people in the world,and you can be just like them but you really don't have to have powers like cartoon charaters you can just be yourself and do good deeds for yourself nad others. Also celebrating certaains individuals as heros can also help the youth in wanting to be that person that is being celebrated meaning that one, or more young children or teens want to make themselfs better.