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

Make-believe violence plays an essential role in children¹s development. Jones calls for parents, teachers and everyone to learn why these entertainments hold such enormous appeal and how they can help children develop in a healthy way. Children love fantasy violence not because the media indoctrinates them, but because it gives them coping skills they desperately need. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the workshops Jones conducts with children and teenagers, he reveals why validating these fantasies teaches our kids to trust their own emotions, build stronger selves, and withstand the pressures of pop culture -- and why attacking or trying to eliminate them only increases the media¹s potential negative effects.Jones, Gerard is the author of 'Killing Monsters Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence', published 0000 under ISBN 9780756778637 and ISBN 0756778638.