Thinking and Doing Ethics – Charles Barkley
In sports, younger people emulate the major sport stars and consider them as role models (Frank, 2015). Charles Barkley’s quote “I’m not a role model” is unfair for many younger and upcoming sport stars are emulating his successes and want to know what he has done to reach his current status. In the context of the module, virtue ethics of sport stars require that sport stars encourage and motivate younger stars to achieve their focussed goals. Being a major sports star, Charles Barkley must motivate young girls and boys; for they have a considerable effect on their education, values, and selected training objectives in sports (Dunn, George, Churchill, & Spindler, 2017).
Ethics in sport activities requires that sport stars be guided by four key virtues; integrity, respect, fairness, and responsibly. In regard to this, Charles Barkley’s quote lacks the responsibility required of a professional sportsman. Also, this quote is unfair and lacks the integrity required of sport professionals. Normally, professionals have to respect their careers, and must always understand that many young people are looking to them and following their steps for they envy to reach their (Dunn, George, Churchill, & Spindler, 2017). Young people emulate and follow the path or step followed by major stars for purposes of improving self-confidence.
Pursuing sports career by the young people is not easy with guidance of role models. Besides, majority of sport starts want to be role models (Frank, 2015). Thus, Charles Barkley’s quote is unfair, disrespectful, irresponsible, and lacking the integrity required of a person of his calibre.