No, it's not weird. My mother has/had a lot of influence on me in both some positive and very painful ways. I learned from her by way of fear of rejection, isolation, judgment and abandonment. So, no. I never considered her a role model.

My father, on the other hand, is a very down to earth, intelligent, funny, kind, decent, loving person. Far from perfect, but I know he did the best he could. I learned from my father by his actions and deeds. He was very consistent and presented himself as a fine role model.