13 Child Stars That Double as Great Role Models

It seems that there aren't many teen celebrities, between Justin Bieber's drinking and driving and Miley Cyrus's twerking, that our children can look up to these days. But despite the debauched behavior displayed by many young stars, there are some teen and tween celebs who manage to bypass the "parents are out of town" partying phase. We've found 13 child stars that play the part of the perfect role models, in addition to starring in Disney sitcoms and scoring million dollar contracts.

Quvenzhané Wallis
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Quvenzhané Wallis

The 10-year-old won our hearts as Hushpuppy in 2012's Beasts of the Southern Wild, a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination. She has continued to make smart acting decisions and will take on the roll of Annie in the 2014 remake.

Kiernan Shipka
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Kiernan Shipka

She may play slightly dysfunctional characters on Mad Men and Flowers in the Attic, but in real life, 14-year-old Kiernan Shipka is completely put together. When she's not on set, she practices tae kwon do and attends ballroom dance lessons.

Karan Brar
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Karan Brar

Even though he's only 14 years old, Karan Brar has quite an impressive résumé. He has starred in hit shows like Sofia the First and Jessie as well as the Diary of a Wimpy Kid films. He will voice one of the young boys in the upcoming Mr. Peabody & Sherman, too.

Bella Thorne
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Bella Thorne

While many actresses take a turn for the worse at 16, Shake It Up star Bella Thorne continues to play wholesome characters and act appropriately. She recently signed on as the new face of Neutrogena and will star in this year's film adaptation of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.

Ross Lynch
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Ross Lynch

This 18-year-old is a triple threat! As the star of musical movies and shows like Teen Beach Movie and Austin & Ally, Ross Lynch proves he can sing, dance, act, and win over our hearts.

Miranda Cosgrove
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Miranda Cosgrove

The iCarly star has been acting since she was 8 years old, appearing in kid favorites like Drake & Josh and contributing her voice to Despicable Me. Though she will turn 21 this year, the actress shows no signs of becoming a Hollywood party girl.

Nolan Gould
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Nolan Gould

Though his character on Modern Family seems to lack any sense, 15-year-old Nolan Gould is actually pretty smart. The actor has an IQ of 150, making him a member of Mensa.

Chloë Grace Moretz
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Chloë Grace Moretz

Despite swearing a little too much in the Kick-Ass movies, Chloë Grace Moretz keeps it clean in real life. In fact, she wasn't allowed to see any of the R-rated movies she starred in until she was old enough to legally enter the theater.

Jake T. Austin
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Jake T. Austin

Unlike other former Disney Channel stars, the 20-year-old actor has only gone on to bigger, better things. Jake T. Austin currently stars in the ABC Family drama The Fosters, which has won over families and critics alike.

Bridgit Mendler
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Bridgit Mendler

The star of the popular Good Luck Charlie was recently named one of Seventeen magazine's 17 most powerful girls under 21. We think that earns Bridgit Mendler role model status!

Max Burkholder
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Max Burkholder

Though he doesn't have the experience of our other teen idols, 16-year-old Max Burkholder's portrayal of a child with autism on Parenthood has set him up for years of success.

Abigail Breslin
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Abigail Breslin

The 17-year-old actress has yet to take on an overly sexy role or show too much skin. Well, except when Abigail Breslin wore those booty shorts in Little Miss Sunshine.

James Maslow
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James Maslow

He may not be a child, but we still love the sweet-faced star of Big Time Rush. We can't wait to see James Maslow's equally sweet moves in the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars.