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Jones, Gerard. Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence. New York: Basic Books, 2002. Added by: joachim (7/18/20, 1:30 PM) Last edited by: joachim (7/18/20, 1:40 PM) |
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| Resource type: Book Language: en: English ID no. (ISBN etc.): 9780465036950 BibTeX citation key: Jones2002 Email resource to friend View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Children’s and young adults’ comics, Didactics, Media effects, Monster, Popular culture, Psychology, Superhero, Violence Creators: Jones Publisher: Basic Books (New York) |
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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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