Violent Media: a Misunderstood Ally
Words: 692 Pages: 2 7138In the thought-provoking essay "Violent Media Is Good for Kids," Gerard Jones posits that violent media offers more benefits than harm to children. Jones's central thesis is that children need channels to express their emotions, such as rage, power-hunger, fear, and greed, rather than suppressing them due to societal norms that label such feelings as atypical. He argues that violent media provides a medium for this expression, thereby contributing positively to children's emotional development. While Jones makes a commendable effort […]