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Killing Monsters: Our Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence

by Gerard Jones, Lynn Ponton
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Killing Monsters: Our Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence
Killing Monsters: Our Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence

Fantasy violence as a tool for healthy child development.

"Killing Monsters" is a thought-provoking read if you're intrigued by the intersection of child psychology and popular culture. Gerard Jones presents a counterintuitive take that challenges common criticisms of media violence, arguing that it plays a vital role in helping children navigate their emotions and self-identity. The personal anecdotes and research-backed insights make for a compelling case that may shift how you understand children's engagement with fictional worlds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Killing Monsters: Our Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence

by Gerard Jones, Lynn Ponton
$12.90
Compare to estimated retail price: S$37.87  

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ISBN: 9780465036967
Authors: Gerard Jones, Lynn Ponton
Publisher: Basic Books
Date of Publication: 2003-05-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Science, Sociology
Related Topics: Parenting, Personal Development, Education, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 501 readers)

Description

Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokémon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even trashy or violent entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains why validating our children's fantasies teaches them to trust their own emotions and build stronger selves.
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Fantasy violence as a tool for healthy child development.

"Killing Monsters" is a thought-provoking read if you're intrigued by the intersection of child psychology and popular culture. Gerard Jones presents a counterintuitive take that challenges common criticisms of media violence, arguing that it plays a vital role in helping children navigate their emotions and self-identity. The personal anecdotes and research-backed insights make for a compelling case that may shift how you understand children's engagement with fictional worlds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.