Imaginary Companions In Child Development

Introduction Many children have experienced a common phenomenon known as an imaginative partner. This is usually reflected in creating an invisible person who maintains a positive relationship with them. Many parents are confused about how to approach and contact the imaginary partner of their children and children, but you should be confident that the process is normal. An imaginary partner is not a sign of mental illness but a normal healthy part of child development (Taylor, 1999).

"This research supports the idea that experiencing imaginary partners is part of the child's mainstream development and is more common in children than previously thought-provoking, Not limited to preschool children (p.21) Instead, that tradition focuses on normative development and external reality.

There is a difference between common imaginative partners made by many children and imaginative partners of psychopathology. Usually, if there is a psychological obstacle and there is a fictitious partner, the creator thinks that the partner is real and does not distinguish between reality and imagination. Fictitious friends and companions can offer a variety of functions. By playing with imaginary partners, children can develop actions and events that have never been experienced. Fictional games allow children to use their imagination to build world knowledge. In addition, fictitious partners can also satisfy the natural desire to connect with children and colleagues. According to psychologist Lev Vygotsky, the interaction between cultural tools and people can coordinate mental function and cognitive development.