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Psychologic Aspects of Pediatrics: The Comics
Bakwin takes a positive stance on the value of comic books, both in terms of their educational potential and their escapism.
The Psychology of Children's Reading and the Comics
An exploration of fantasy and childhood psychological development.
The Case Against Comics
Reprints John Mason Brown and Al Capp's opening statements from their "America's Town Meeting of the Air" radio session, in which they debate why comics are a problem.
Study Being Organized: Good Comics Said Helpful
Deals primarily with newspaper comics, and makes reference to the fact that comic book reading can be greatly beneficial for the young reader.
Are Comic Books a Menace?
Details the results of a comics questionnaire given to over 1800 children, 235 of which having been classified as delinquents.
Violence on Our Newstands
Written by a highschool senior, this editorial looks at the way that new technologies negatively influence children.
Identification and Observational Learning From Films
Explores the possibility of passive learning through films. the authors consider to what extent films influence one's behaviour and self-identification.
Junior Has a Craving
A mother investigates the reading habits of her eight year-old son.
Hitler Would Be At Home Here
Claims that the blaming of juvenile delinquency on comic books is absurd. Miles notes that radio and film are far more likely to influence children to act violently.
Horror Comics
Outlines the fact that horror comics seem to actually be geared towards children through the advertisements being used in them. The article also references some of the attempts at censorship that were taking place in England and Scotland at the time.…