J1 - Hero

When you hear the word hero, odds are the first things you think of are fictional superheroes such as Superman and Spiderman. These are not true heroes. True heroes are the ones who save lives and go out of their way for the greater good. People such as doctors, nurses, fireman and occupations of that nature. A hero could also be perceived differently to different people. A teacher could help a student pass a class in order to graduate, and they would be considered a hero to that student. An average citizen could be brave and put himself in danger to save hundreds of other people, and he would be considered a hero. That being said, a hero could be almost anybody you want it to be, as long as he/she helped you in some way that you could not do yourself. It can’t be anything to simple though, like letting you borrow a pencil for a test. The situation would have to affect your life in some significant way, making it change its course completely. Everybody has a hero, whether it is a close friend, family member, celebrity, or even a complete stranger. One hero of mine would have to be my father, even if it seems kind of cliché. Being a father is a difficult task to achieve successfully, and I’d say he did so. My siblings and I have grown to be respectful kids. My parents have nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to their children, and I’m proud to say that. After all they have done for us, I see it as disrespectful to not try in life and blow everything off. Parents work to feed and teach their kids, and they don’t take it for granted. Parents are the true heroes of this generation, and they clearly are not being as recognized as they should be.