Monday, April 19, 2010

RJA #12a: Annotated Bibliography, Part 3–

"Imaginary friends." raisingsuperchild.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Apr. 2010. .

This article presents the different types of imaginary friends a child has. It features very brief information on the statistics that answer what types of children tend to create imaginary friends. Its a good source to use because it analyzes imaginary friends as a good thing for children. It allows parents to build a better perspective on imaginary friends and encourages them to support their child's imagination.

Simpson, Rachel. "Child Development: Imaginary Friends Revealed (Printer Friendly) - Child Development | Wondertime." Wondertime: Understanding Kids, Inspiring Parents - Joys of Parenting Young Kids (Toddlers). N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Apr. 2010. .

This website provides a good source of information about imaginary friends. The article is basically provided to answer the questions that arise about having imaginary friends. The site is organized to differentiate the truth versus the myths involved with imaginary friends. It helps supports the idea that imaginary friends are a good thing for children.

TRINOFI, GABRIEL, and ELAINE REESE. "A Good Story: Children with Imaginary Companions Create Richer Narratives." Child Development 80.4 (2009): 1301-1313. Print.

This edition of the Child Development Journal reflects on the creativity that expands in a child with imaginary friends. It features the result of the case study conducted by the authors Trinofi and Reese. All the methods used to conduct the research are presented in in-depth detail. This article helps support the theory entailing Imaginary Companions help boost creativity.

Telegraph. "One in five young children have imaginary friends - Telegraph." Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph - Telegraph. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Apr. 2010. .

This is a short online news article but contains necessary information to present the argument on Imaginary Friends. The article is based on a study conducted in the UK about kids with imaginary friends. It offers the personality trait that suggest imaginary friends can be alter egos. It is based entirely on children in the UK but presents a good case.

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