Although Jones acknowledge in paragraph 3 that comics contain "lofty messages of pacifism and tolerance" he reveals that it was the violence that attracted him.The characters in these comics were strong and in control with superpowers. For example, the incredible hulk had qualities that allowed Jones to overcome his own fears.
Jones cites an opposing argument in paragraph 16 stating that violent media is harmless, He also do believe that it has help inspire some people to real life violence. He refutes this argument by saying he don't fully agree with violent media but he don't fully disagree either.
A piece of supporting evidence for Jones claim that violent media is good for kids comes in paragraph 9 when a psychologist with a PHD name Melanie Moore who also works with urban teens states that children need violent entertainment. Although this may be true she only states evidence from urban teens and all teens as a whole.
Jones concluding statement - "When we try to protect our children from their own feelings and fantasies, we shelter them not against violence but against power and self-hood" shows the audience that we shelter our kids from their feelings being against violent media. Unfortunately he doesn't show us enough evidence that guarantees violent media is good for kids.
Works cited
Jones, Gerard "violent media is good for kids." practical argument,3rd ed.,
edited by Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell. bedford/st martin's,2017 pp.64-67
.https://www.cbsnews.com/news/media-violence-good-for-children/
