Children's
book author A.J. Cosmo believes violence in children's media creates
the
perception that violence is the solution to problems. The end effect is
a warped perception of reality on the part of impressionable children.
He believes this cycle can only be broken if parents make better
choices
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Media Violence And
Children - Children's Book Author A. J. Cosmo Offers Important Advice
To Parents
A
recent article compiled by Herb Scribner in Deseret News paints a bleak
picture of how violent and scary movies affect kids. A. J. Cosmo, a
successful author of over 40 children's books, believes parents can and
must make better choices
[Wilmington,
NC September 3, 2014] Violence plagues our society
and children
perform some of those violent acts. The question we must ask is, 'Why?'
In
a recent article in Deseret News the Association for Youth Children and
Natural Psychology noted that films could increase violent and
aggressive behavior in children. The National School Safety Center has
suggested that violent and graphic films may cause much of the recent
school violence. Numerous other organizations agree. And so now the
question we might ask is, 'Are there better choices?'
Children's
book author A. J. Cosmo believes there are better choices. Parents can
make those choices, and they must start when children are very young.
"Play
the games your children want to play. See the movies they want to see
ahead of time. Pay attention to ratings. Read reviews for the content
that they want to digest. It’s not only about monitoring what they
enjoy; it’s also about connecting with them on their terms.
"Ask
your children: 'Why do you want to see this movie?' Have a conversation
about it. If you don’t want them to see it, share the reasons why.
Violence has an attractive quality about it, of course children will be
curious to see it (it is forbidden after all) but if we can add context
we can form understanding."
A.J. Cosmo's stories are crafted to
help parents teach their children simple everyday lessons in an easy to
understand manner. By artfully marrying beautiful illustrations and
language, children are challenged to explore his magical worlds.
Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s stories allow children to
develop and master a new level of reading. A.J. is the author &
illustrator of over forty children's books for the Amazon Kindle
including the best selling "The Monster That Ate My Socks" which spent
almost two years at the top of the Monster category and in the top 500
books overall. While much of his work is centered on the concept of
monsters, Cosmo manages to create characters that are funny, unique and
wildly engaging.
"We strive to create stories where children are
encouraged to accept differences, mitigate problems, and find
alternative solutions that doesn’t involve violence. In 'The Monster
That Ate My Socks,' Argyle the monster is relocated by the children
that capture him. Mia, from 'G is for Garden Grouper' incorporated the
monsters into her new garden (and they heal her illness in return.)
"We
need to tell stories that show the world in a better light because
stories create perception and perception literally is reality. If our
stories say that violence is the best solution to our issues, then we
shouldn’t be surprised when children use violence to solve their
issues. If we tell children that the world is a cold, violent, place
then we are shaping their future to be just that."
A. J. Cosmo is available for media interviews and can be reached using
the information below or by email at aj@ajcosmo.com.
All of Cosmo's works are available at Amazon. More information is
available at his website at http://www.ajcosmo.com.
About A. J.
Cosmo:
A.
J. Cosmo lives and works as a writer and illustrator in Los Angeles and
has written over thirty children's books for the Amazon Kindle.
Contact:
A. J Cosmo
http://www.ajcosmo.com
aj@ajcosmo.com
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