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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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Non-Fiction
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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