Reasons:
Children need to be able to express themselves. They sometimes create games to play with their companions, this allows them to learn how to play with others.
Social skills are developed. They are able to use this type of education to help them through school. Passing time with pretend play, they gain confidence in the ability to make friends with children of their own age.
The learning experience for parents is far more interesting. Some children display their own thoughts or beliefs through their companions. With that said, parents are able to become more educated about their children's lives. They may not know their child dislikes grape jelly because the child does not tell them. The child may tell their parents that they don't want to eat a grape jelly sandwich, they want apple jelly instead because their buddy really likes it.
Major or minor events that affect a child are sometimes displayed in their pretend play with their friend. They mimic events that may have occurred or that are reoccurring; this helps them cope with their feelings. This is a problem solving effect that benefits the child and the adult. With the ability to act out their emotions, the child develops critical thinking skills. The parent learns from this how their child reacts to certain conditions and are able to pinpoint the problem in order to construct a solution.
Objections/Counterarguments
Behavioral problems are a main aspect of why imaginary friends have been outlawed. The imaginary friend is blamed for the child's conduct; this often occurs due to the child's craving for attention. It upsets the parent because they want their child to learn how to take responsibility for their own actions. This type of complication should not affect a child's psyche because children without imaginary friends use the same type of blame on others.
The distinction between reality and make believe comes as an instant claim of why children should not acquaint their selves with imaginary friends. Rather a child has an imaginary companion or not, they are always going to obtain an imagination. Reality sinks in as a child grows older and they no longer believe in a lot of things such as Santa Claus, the Easter bunny, or even the tooth fairy. Why should we allow a child to believe that one of these figures exist but their own creativity can not be absorbed?
Imaginary friends promote immature thinking. Most kids can be described as immature especially the common culprits of imaginary friends (ages two to four). Imaginary friends provide companionship. The child is able to communicate and interact with their pal when there is no one else around.
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