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What To Do With Preschoolers Imaginary Friends ?

If you are wondering as a parent what to do with preschooler's imaginary friends, you are not alone. There are many parents who want to know how to handle their preschoolers' imaginary friends, and the best way to go about it is by accept the imaginary friend. Most children between the ages of 3 and 4 have imaginary friends, and parents should not get worried about it and begin thinking that there is something wrong with the child.

Most children create imaginary friends as they are lonely and do not have anyone to play with. In addition, an imaginary friend allows a child to have some sense of control over their life. A friend who is imaginary will never talk back, will not domineer and will get blamed for mischief!

Child psychologists believe that imaginary friends are good for children as they help the child to develop into sociable, creative, co-operative and successful adults. Hence, when a child wants to include an imaginary friend in an activity, the parents should not object to it. The parents should not ask about the imaginary friend unless the child wants to talk about this friend. They should be patient, and sooner or later the child will inform the parents about his or her imaginary friend. Generally, imaginary friends should not be a cause of worry for parents. As the child begins to socialize and make friends, he or she will outgrow the friend. On the other hand, if a child rather play with an imaginary friend than real friends, seeking professional help for the child is something parents should look into.

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1. Family.com: Imaginary Friends Can Be Positive
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