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Normally, Children Have Imaginary Friends



Has your child ever asked to provide a seat for his imaginary friend? Or, he often tells about a friend who does not look his form? Before parents feel frightened, there is actually an explanation about the imaginary friends children usually have.

Many parents think that children who have imaginary friends are lonely and have no friends in the real world. When in fact the various types of characters of children, ranging from quiet to outgoing can have imaginary friends.

The Role of Imaginary Friends in Child Development



Until they reach the age of seven, some children claim to have had imaginary friends. This imaginary friend sometimes does not just disappear, after the child starts attending school and mingles with other friends.

This imaginary friend is not always a human figure, but can also be an animal with a certain name and character. Little could have an imaginary friend who he called a horned horse or unicorn, with half the human body dressed as a princess. There are also children who posit their favorite toys as good friends. He can also have more than one imaginary friend. This is a form of strength of the imagination of the Little One.

In relation to the real world, imaginary friends will "accompany" children to explore the world. Fantasy friends are forms of fantasy that can actually play a role in the following matters:

  • As a media for children to adapt to the surrounding environment

  • Helps children build relationships and control change.

  • Helps children manage emotions

  • Help the child to understand the situation.

  • Helps children manage the conflicts around them.


Paying attention to the child's interaction with his imaginary friend can help the mother understand the fears and preferences of the Little One. For example, if an imaginary friend is afraid that there are monsters under the bed, your child might feel the same way.

Like friends in general, it turns out that this imaginary friend does not always obey the words of the Little One. Children can tell stories that their imaginary friends talk too loudly, don't come when called, or bother them while playing. Although it can explain the figure of a friend in detail, but generally children know that their friend is not real.

How Should Parents Address Their Little Friend's Imagination?



Generally the existence of imaginary friends is not a sign that the child is not developing normally. Mothers can instead take advantage of this time to teach children about certain values.

For example, if a child suddenly spills the contents of the jar due to being careless and he blames his imaginary friend. Avoid scolding when he says that an imaginary friend should tidy up.

Mothers should not say things like, "Stop pretending not to be wrong!" Or laugh at his imaginary friend. Just remind the rules about always cleaning a dirty house. If the mother is hostile to her imaginary friend, the child will tend to spend longer than this phase.

But respecting a child's friendship with an imaginary friend does not mean that you need to interact or involve an imaginary friend. For example, avoid manipulating by saying, "Your friend likes to eat carrots. It means you want it too. ”Because, deep in his heart and mind, he knows that his friend is not real.

Basically, you don't need to panic and worry too much, but stay calm when you know your child has an imaginary friend. Children who have or have had imaginary friends generally grow up to be happy, creative, easy to work with and socialize, and independent. After the age of seven, imaginary friends usually begin to disappear along with the busy child in elementary school.

If a child's imaginary friend is considered disturbing or worrying, the mother can bring the child for consultation with a psychologist to get the right treatment.

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