FOOTBALLERS and pop stars are the best role models for children, according to a new poll today, which found most adults believe youngsters have no-one to look up to.
Almost two-thirds of adults believe school-age children do not have appropriate role models in their lives, according to research by The Children’s Society.
David Beckham was rated as setting the best example for children – more than half (55%) of those questioned said he was a good, or very good role model, compared to 18% who said he sets a bad example.
Singer Cheryl Cole came second, with 40% rating her positively, compared to 27% who said she was a bad role model.
Homer Simpson was voted the worst role model.
The National Mentoring Initiative poll, which questioned over 2,000 people, found children are less likely to look up to adults than in the past.
