Who Was Your #1 Role Model? The Top Answers: Dad and Mom

When your ungrateful teenager treats you like garbage, just remember it’s the hormones… and they probably do look up to you!

A new survey found 74% of us have seen someone as a role model at some point in our lives. And our top role models are our PARENTS. Here are the top 10!

1. Dad. 47%

2. Mom, 42%

3. A favorite teacher, 41%

4. A celebrity

5. A coach or instructor

6. A historical figure

7. A manager or boss

8. A pastor or youth leader

9. A family friend

10. A close friend of your own

56% of us consider ourselves to be a role model to someone else, according to the poll. And the best pieces of advice we’ve gotten from role models are “don’t worry what other people think,” “be proud of who you are” and “just be yourself.”

–Danielle Tufano