KILLING MONSTERS Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, & Make-Believe Violence
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KILLING MONSTERS Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, & Make-Believe Violence
$15.50
Sale price
$15.50
Regular price
$25.00
Gerard Jones, supported by numerous true stories gathered from his engaging workshops, along with thorough research that includes interviews with psychologists and educators, illustrates how children are more discerning in their hero choices than we often realize.
Icons from Pokémon to rapper Eminem are not mere commercial figures luring youth into a trance; rather, as the author of this engaging and compelling tribute to the influence of popular culture argues, even seemingly trashy or violent entertainment fulfills important needs for children, aiding both boys and girls in their personal healthy development.
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