The Hottest Tween Role Models Right Now

Kids are very impressionable, especially that "tween" age so who they idolize should be a positive role model. No one knows this better than Dan Schneider, the creator of many positive "tween" shows on Nickelodeon. His many credits include Keenan and Kel, Drake and Josh, Zoey 101, All That, The Amanda Show and his most recent hit, iCarly.

Many adults may know Schneider from his acting days as Dennis on the popular sitcom, Head of the Class, as well as movies such as Making the Grade and Better Off Dead. He started writing for Nickelodeon in the early 90's and has had movies and television shows on Nickelodeon ever since. "My first show was All That, a sketch comedy show much like Saturday Night Live," Schneider said. All That helped to launch the careers of tween role models Amanda Bynes as well as Keenan Thompson, who is now on Saturday Night Live.

Drake Bell and Josh Peck, stars of the incredibly popular Nick show, Drake and Josh, have become positive role models for more than just the tween age range. "Drake and Josh appeals to the broadest age range. I hear that a lot of parents enjoy the show just as much as the kids do," Schneider said. "Drake and Josh could have easily been played on prime time television." Its popularity is apparent with children ages two up to adults. Jerry Trainor plays crazy Steve on Drake and Josh as well as Spencer on iCarly and kids and adults both just adore this guy. His funny antics make even the most serious person bust a gut with laughter.