Superheroes
Michael never got obsessed with superheroes. He likes Spiderman and Superman, and we thought the Ant Man movies were funny…but that’s about it. We got these books from the library because they were a reading-level appropriate set of books about an age-appropriate topic, meaning Mikey could read them and they were about a topic that his classmates might like.
We read the books and watched some cartoons about superheroes, but I never forced the issue. I don’t remember giving it much thought at the time. I think I just followed my usual parenting strategy of exposing Mikey to it and letting him decide if he was interested.
That said, I posed the question to AI to see what the answer would be.
AI Answer
“Introducing children to superheroes can be beneficial, fostering imagination, problem-solving skills, and empathy. However, it is important to consider potential drawbacks like increased aggression and the potential for unrealistic expectations.”
So, if your kid is into it, cool. If not, cool. There are pros and cons to both points of view.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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