Ielts task 2: Young people admire sports stars

Nowsaday, young people admire sports stars although they often do not set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In today's world, many sports stars are considered as the young's favourite idols. While famous athletics have negative impacts on young people, I believe that the positive effects are more significant than their negatives.

There are several negative effects of sports stars on the youth. First, the young are easily influenced by their idols' lifestyle. Admittedly, the majority of famous athletics live a lavish lifestyle, that is to say, they live in mansions, drive luxury cars and wear exhorbitant outfits. This engenders the young an insatible desire for such things depsite their poor living conditions. Second, sports stars also affect young people in terms of moral aspects. Frequent exposure to sports idols' scandals and misbehaviours on mass media may result in young people's inappropriate manners because they might imitate their idols.

Despite these negative consequences expressed above, I contend that the upsides of sport stars are greater than their disadvantages. To begin with, athletics is an epitome tenacity and sheer perseverance. Such sports professionals not only are uniquely talented but also must undergo many years of strenuous trainings to hone their skills and fitness required so as to achieve success. These qualities of sports stars are seen as a good example for the young to follow because of athletics' hard working and great dedication. Take Diego Maradona, a well-knowned football player in Argentina. Although his lifestyle is condemned, he is still remembered as a best footballer of all time by millions of fans worldwide due to his excellent ability and contribution to his field.

In conclusion, although sports idols may set bad examples for the young for several negative effects, I believe that it is more likely to have positive effects on the young.