Is it okay that I look up to other people or people who are way older than me?

[Anonymous]

I’m 17f, so I’m not a kid but more like a young adult or a teenager. I don’t know why but I like to look up to adults and other people as a role model since I’m still maturing, growing and from other people I learn from them. But I’m worried that’s it weird or wrong.

Is it ok if I do this? And is it weird?

[Goforit1010]

Sure... it's OK to do that. BUT... be careful not to place older people on a pedestal. There are a lot of older people that should know better and behave better, yet they choose not to.

In my experience, everyone is an example for others - even younger people. It's just that some of those "examples" are good. Some are bad, and others are indifferent. You'll need to choose which ones are which!

Please be VERY discriminatory as to WHO you decide is a "good" example to emulate. Personally, I choose Jesus. Although, I CAN say I fail in following His example more often than I desire.

[Asker]

Thank you, I do look up to older people like my grandmother and my mom, and my moms cousin. Maybe not my grandfather? He yells at my grandmother a lot but there’s some things I appreciate about him that he taught me. He shows respect and kindness towards me and I will always love him.

[Goforit1010]

Yep... you got the idea. Just continue to grow up (even though that's optional - haha).

[Jacobbbb]

Looking up to older people as role models is perfectly fine and is nothing you should be worried about

[In_Trance]

if you're ok with it, it's ok