Apostolic, Church, Christian, Jesus Apostolic Update: Poll: Only 3 Percent of Teens See Clergy as Role Models

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Poll: Only 3 Percent of Teens See Clergy as Role Models

Out of 100 American teens, only three are likely to say they see members of the clergy as role models, according to a survey on teens and ethical decision making.

Scarcely any teens (those under age 18) view their pastors, priests, rabbis or imams as role models. Instead, many reported seeing their parents as role models (54 percent), the survey conducted by Junior Achievement and Deloitte showed.

Friends (13 percent), teachers or coaches (6 percent), and siblings (5 percent) also beat out clergies as role model figures.
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Source: The Christian Post

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