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American Children Do Not Respect Their Celebrities

Even 5-year-olds are like, "Whoa, that picture is effed."

"When asked an open-ended question about those outside their family they admire and respect, kids named their friends more than any other group. Celebrities did not fare well in the results. Less than 5% of kids named pop culture figures like movie stars, musicians and athletes as their role models." [Highlights]

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