It is common for some children in the middle of growth stage to have imaginary friends, since at that age they tend to develop a fantasy world parallel to reality, sometimes this stands out more when they are only children or when there is a great difference in age between the children brothers, for this reason parents should not worry instantly, just be aware of the child and their actions or attitudes.
Benefits of having imaginary friends.
Having imaginary friends is a benefit for children as it serves to channel all their emotions, and increase creativity. A child with an imaginary friend can express their fears, their joys, concerns and deepest desires, channeling moments of anxiety and stress that they can not control yet, because they are learning to see the reality that surrounds them.
The imaginary friend can be a teddy bear, a cartoon, animals, anything that the child identifies positively, that makes him feel good, since they become friends to talk, play, fight or spend any time so much positive as a negative
When the child is in full development and goes through unpleasant situations such as leaving the diaper, start school, change house, or any challenge, seeks to rely on something that motivates and gives him confidence in himself, and in his imagination his friend He is able to overcome all evil, then he also feels capable of doing it and achieve everything that is proposed.
Parents and imaginary friends.
Some parents consider that having imaginary friends is bad, since they do not feel comfortable when they talk to themselves or talk about someone who is invisible to others, but they do not have to worry about it, but they investigate the benefits that the friend can have. imaginary in his being.
It is important that children have their space and that parents do not participate abruptly with the desire to share, talk or play with their child's imaginary friend without knowing anything about it, as it could be taken in a bad way by their child. On the other hand, you should let them express themselves, pay attention in moderation to everything the child does, know if your imaginary friend is bad or good, if the attitude of your child changes completely to be able to take the necessary measures. You should not scold your imagination or creativity, but give yourself confidence.
It is also important that children, in addition to their imaginary friend, share with other children and spend quality time with their parents, so they can see the differences and have quality moments with real people, this will help them mature little by little. There are studies that certify that children leave their imaginary friends at approximately seven years of age. In all this time, parents should be attentive to the child's welfare.
Imaginary friends bring benefits to children, as long as it does not break with normal parameters. Parents should worry when the child spends much more time with their imaginary friend, and act negatively, those actions will lead them to take responsible action. But otherwise the imaginary friends will be a stage in the development of the child, which over time will remain in the past.
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