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Why Children Need Fantasy, Super Heroes, and Make-Believe Violence
Basic Books
May 2003
On Sale: May 6, 2003
272 pages
ISBN: 0465036961
EAN: 9780465036967
Paperback
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Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From PokΓ©mon 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.
 Media BuzzStudio 360 - July 12, 2008
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