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Nowadays many teenagers have a celebrity who they follow as a role model. Some people think this is not a good idea, because celebrities often set a bad example. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays many teenagers have a celebrity who they follow as a role model. Some people think this is not a good idea, because celebrities often set a bad example. Do you agree or disagree?
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Today more and more young people choose a celebrity as their role model. Some people believe that
this
 is not a good idea because celebrities often set a bad example and I agree with them on various reasons. First of all, celebrities often hide their true selves but nowadays it is quite difficult
due to
 the internet news spread in a matter of minutes. Famous persons are likely to portray a carefully made version of their lives in social media, but it is not necessarily the representation of the idol’s beliefs and values.
This
 could lead to disappointment in meeting a celebrity in real life or when news about
person’s
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 public
behavior
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 gets exposed in the media. If a teenager starts emulating a celebrity’s actions, it could lead
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confusion or conflict
Secondly
, stars represent unrealistic expectations. Celebrities’ lifestyle and looks
is
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 a result of
work
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 of stylists, managers, makeup artists and coaches who help them look their best and attain a lifestyle that s not achievable for an average person.
This
 could give a teenager unrealistic standards and make them feel bad for themselves. Media rarely shows the struggles, flaws and challenges stars go through before they achieve their fame. It
also
 affects
on
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teenagers who think that becoming a celebrity is easy. In conclusion, young people shouldn’t follow celebrities as their role models because it sets unrealistic expectations and could lead to inappropriate
behavior
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