Today you asked me what is a role model, and who I think is one. I, knowing that someone like you will never ask such "deep" questions on your own accord, said "It's your homework right..." And of course, you were like "yes duh why else would I go around being a despo kiddo, asking people what a role model is?"
And then I thought about it, and yeah you know, it's dependable. Just like everything else. Then I thought of our philosophy homework, about the "OMG that's Miley Cyrus" issue.
And before I proceed to talk about my views, I just wanna say that this is just my personal opinion, so yeah don't take it personally, and don't get agitated. :p
First of all, I think it's fine for Miley Cyrus to have such a drastic change. Ok yes, it was disturbing, but what if this is who she is? What if THIS is the real her? Maybe Hannah Montana was "her" a couple of years back, or maybe Hannah Montana was never who she is? And what if THIS Miley Cyrus right now, is the REAL Miley Cyrus?
Well if it's that case, not only will I not like Miley Cyrus any less than when she was Hannah Montana, I respect her even more. I mean think about it, it's not easy being a young female artist in the very deadly entertainment industry, and some people say that she should be a role model. Well I don't think so. I think, her position empowers her to influence, and whether the influence is good or bad is another story all together that we shall not plough through. Yes, she impacts people just by the way she dresses, the things she does and the way she carries herself, but I feel that what she does, and how it impacts her audience are two different things all together. She can do the same thing, but the way I see it may be different from the way Person X sees it, and people's mindsets are really really tough to change.
And let's say she really influences a little girl to think that "Oh the only way I'm gonna make it big in the entertainment industry is to dress and behave inappropriately", then I'll say let it be. When this little girl grows up, and does something like what Miley is doing now, and if she too, feels happy and comfortable with it, then I'll be happy for her, cuz maybe this is really who she is! And if she grows up and thinks that she doesn't want to follow Miley' Cyrus's footsteps, then she won't do it, and still, I'm happy for her.
Yes, Miley Cyrus, in her position, has the power to influence people, and send across powerful messages. And the message I'm getting from what she's doing, is that: This is who I am, and I'm happy with it, so I don't care what other people think of me, I'm gonna stay this way and be who I am! And honestly, I think that's so brave, and so beautiful. I grew up in front of only a couple of people, and already, their expectations of me are shaping who I am, and subconsciously, I'm living my life for them. Just imagine Miley Cyrus, growing up in front of millions, yet still being able to tear away the image that the world has created for her -Hannah Montana- and stepping out, proclaiming to the world proudly that THIS is who she is. I don't know about you, but not only am I not critical of her, I'm actually kinda envious of her, that she has the guts to do that.
So going back to role models, I've heard people tell me that Miley Cyrus is not a good role model, but I think otherwise. She's got the guts to stay true to who she is, be courageous and take that leap of faith to be happy, not for anyone else, but for herself. And isn't that what we always tell ourselves? To stay true to who we are, no matter what anyone else says? But how many of us actually are totally true to ourselves? I don't know if this Miley now is TOTALLY true to herself, but at least she's making huge progress to make herself happy. And I think THAT is something we should all look up to, to stick to who we are, despite all speculations that may come our way.
And so I told you, "I think Miley Cyrus is a role model."
