In conclusion...

So, my journey through the realm of children's steampunk has lead me to believe that this is a dangerous territory for children. The way that it is marketed to young people focuses almost too heavily on the violent element of steampunk and too little on the more important elements such as imagination, invention, and exploration. However, while it is a dangerous genre to impart to children, I still believe that is has incredible potential, if authors and marketers realize the more important elements that will introduce children to the genre and enable them to think for themselves and most importantly, grow up to question the world we live in and not be satisfied with the alarming rate at which technology is progressing. In that sense, steampunk is an incredibly beneficial genre that is entirely acceptable for the audience of children, providing only that is marketed carefully and properly.