In “Violent media is good for children” Gerard Jones presents us with his scary and lonely childhood. He lived in a world where he was taught to be the passive, violent boy his parents wanted him to be. But when one of his mother's students gave him a Marvel comic, his fear turned into inspiration. He found a way to escape these daunting feelings through the “stifled anger and desire for power” (Jones 285) he had just discovered. The popular comic book hero "The Hulk" freed him from his passive and solitary personality. Throughout the article he cites his own testimonies and those of others as examples; and shows how they used violence as a positive context to “overcome impotence”. (Jones 287) Ultimately, Jones is trying to convey the message that violent media can provide kids with psychological tools to deal with the problems they face as they grow up. Although there are slight hints of biased evidence, “Violent Media is Good for Kids” should be considered for the top prize for persuasive essays. Jones proves worthy of the persuasiveness award due to his success in refuting alternative viewpoints. But not only does he express how violence is beneficial, he also admits the alternative view by expressing how it “helped inspire some people to real-life [crimes].” contrasting point of view, Jones strongly supports his opinion by referring to his life experiences. This allows us to reflect on our childhood and remember moments of helplessness and helplessness. When Jones generates the anomalous opinion that violent media can be constructive, he refers to a specific psychologist. Melanie Mo... center of paper... probably helps more than hurts. Experience has taught me that when a child walks with the fear of expressing his feelings, he represses all his emotions; simply because they are afraid of the consequences. Teaching children to appropriately use and appreciate violent media will help them develop confidence, “power and individuality”. (Jones 287) Successfully executes the use of rhetorical methods and offers solutions to the opposing point of view. Jones's consistent use of logical and emotional appeal draws the reader in and persuades effectively; this clearly shows that he deserved the top prize for persuasiveness. Work cited Jones, Gerard. “Violent media is good for children.” Analytical Writing: A Guide to College Composition 1. M. Clay Hooper.,D. Marzette., Beth Wade. Cengage Learning, 2011. 285-88. Press.