Top Role Models Under 18
- Who says there's anything wrong with kids today? Forbes found a few who you won't be embarrassed to talk about with your own kids. In fact, you might even enjoy it. These youngsters have truly impressed us with extensive accomplishments in their early years, and they'll no doubt give your children someone to look up to.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">Read About the Role Models</a><br /><br /><b>Next: <a href="http://money.aol.com/forbes/general/top-role-models-under-18?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Hunter Stewart</a></b>
- <b>Trophy Kart Racer</b><br />Third-grader Hunter Stewart may seem like a normal kid, but he's making a huge impact in the fight against breast cancer. Stewart's mom was diagnosed in 2007, and ever since, he's been racing to raise awareness. In his first race, Stewart promised to donate $1 of his allowance to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, inspiring thousands.<br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels_slide_2.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">More on Hunter Stewart</a><br /><b>Next: <a href="http://money.aol.com/forbes/general/top-role-models-under-18?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Shawn Johnson</a></b>
- <b>Gymnast</b><br />As an energetic child, Shawn Johnson found herself looking for a way to let it all out. When dance class didn't work for her, she turned to gymnastics. Years later, she's been both 2007 World All-Around Champion and U.S. National All-Around Champion at age 15, and she's on the pathway to achieving her dream -- making the U.S. Olympic team.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels_slide_3.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">More on Shawn Johnson</a><br /><b>Next: <a href="http://money.aol.com/forbes/general/top-role-models-under-18?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Abigail Breslin</a></b>
- <b>Actress, <i>Little Miss Sunshine</i></b><br />Abigail Breslin's character in <i>Little Miss Sunshine</i> presents a charismatic, confident girl who won't give in to the pressures that today's society puts on her, and she mirrors that attitude in real life. The Academy Award nominee was even named one of <i>Glamour</i> magazine's Women of the Year.<br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels_slide_4.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">More on Abigail Breslin</a><br /><b>Next: <a href="http://money.aol.com/forbes/general/top-role-models-under-18?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Freddy Adu</a></b>
- <b>Soccer Player</b><br />Star soccer player Freddy Adu's athletic career quickly blossomed (at age 10, he was named MVP of the U.S. Olympic Development Program's tournament), but decided to stay in school, graduating a straight-A student after finishing high school three years early. He now plays for Portugal's Benfica and remains one of the game's stronger players.<br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels_slide_5.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">More on Freddy Adu</a><br /><b>Next: <a href="http://money.aol.com/forbes/general/top-role-models-under-18?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">Wendy Vo</a></b>
- <b>Child Prodigy</b><br />Wendy Vo fluently speaks 11 languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, Russian, Cantonese, Portuguese and Vietnamese, the native language of her parents. She's also composed 44 songs and is the youngest member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).<br /><a href="http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels_slide_6.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">More on Wendy Vo</a><br /><b><a href="http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/01/22/solutions-education-rolemodels-oped-cx_ap_0123rolemodels_slide_7.html?partner=aol" target="_blank">See All the Superstars</a></b><br /><b>Next: <a href="http://money.aol.com/forbes/general/top-role-models-under-18?photo=2" onclick="return hpg_next();">More From AOL</a></b>
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