Comic books Quote by Sterling North
““Badly drawn, badly written and badly printed - a strain on young eyes and young nervous systems - the effect of these pulp-paper nightmares is that of a violent stimulant. Their crude blacks and reds spoil the child's natural sense of color; their hypodermic injection of sex and murder makes the child impatient with better, though quieter, stories. Unless we want a coming generation even more ferocious than the present one, parents and teachers throughout America must band together to break the 'comic' magazines. But the antidote to the 'comic' magazine poison can be found in any library or good bookstore. The parent who does not acquire that antidote for his child is guilty of criminal negligence.””
About This Quote
Graphic media with violent, sensational content harms children's perception and development; libraries and good books serve as antidotes.
In simple terms: Violent comics damage kids; books heal.
Key Takeaway
Promote quality reading for children.
Themes
education
media influence
child development
health
Mood
concerned
advocative
Type
Comic books:1
Good book:1
Parents and teachers:1
Magazine Poison:1
Antidote Comic:0
Magazines Antidote:0
Antidote Child:0
Drawn Badly:0
When to use this quote
- parenting
- school curricula
- public policy
Key Concepts
literacy
psychology
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can parents limit harmful media?
- What alternatives foster healthy development?
A Different Perspective
Changing media habits is challenging.
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