“I love to stick huge posters of Kareena kapoor in my room." "My room is full of posters/pictures of my favourite hero Shahrukh Khan." These are few of the common role models. Toddle into your youngster’s room and you're likely to come across posters of teen idols or actor-actresses wearing too much of makeup and little clothing. You may spot an item of your teen's clothing lying around and you’ll then wonder, “How did I ever let my kid purchase such a thing?" Yes. We are talking about ‘Role models’. A role model is someone who inspires you, whose behaviour you want to emulate. They can be a wonderful source of support, particularly for those working on their own. Yet with the television and media exposure and peer pressure that teens are faced with, it's no wonder that they dress, act, and look the way they do. “Children choose models for themselves as early as the preschool years,” says Dr. Maya, a clinical psychologist.” “The type of models changes...