num_pages: 272
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.
language: English
title: Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence
titlecomplete: Killing Monsters: Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence
genres: Sociology, Video Games, Psychology, Parenting, Pop Culture, Science, Society, Education, Game Design, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 499
publisher: Basic Books