I admit I had quite a few as a child between the ages of three and six, but what's the psycological reason behind it?
2006-06-27 08:21:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
loneliness, boredom, lack of creative outlets, overactive imagination, high sence of wonder with everything around you
2006-06-27 08:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Enigma 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The development of imaginary friends by a person does not signify a problem or disorder. However, it can occasionally become problematic if it begins to interfere with everyday social interactions. For parents, an understanding of a child's conversations with their imaginary friends can reveal a lot about the anxieties and fears of that child. It can also give an insight into the child's aspirations and perception of the world. Some children report that their "imaginary friends" manifest themselves physically, and are indistinguishable from "real" people, however it is unknown whether these cases correspond specifically to any pathological condition."
2006-06-27 09:23:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Emotions" Every child is very emotional AND there is no Particular activity for their brain to think about. For example, Try to pass a week in ur home doing nothing what will be ur thinking whole day ?? Just here and there .... Brain is a very powerfull processor it will not stop processing ideas and if it is in a growing stage ......... Cure?? try to make them think on some "REAL" objects (Not Cartoons and games all the time :) ).
And also try to care for their emotions and why not try to have some qualities like their imaginary friend and changing it to reality....
2006-06-27 08:56:00 · answer #3 · answered by Shining Tears 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all "imaginary friends" are imaginary. don't know if u believe in spirits but. Most children. infants also see "spirits" or "ghosts" ever watch Montel Williams Show on Wednesdays with Sylvia Browne. its pretty interesting. apparently relatives visit from beyond and sometimes when we are not "open" we cant see. My daughter 12 months looks up and puts her arms up as to be picked up when there is no one near her. she moves her head like she is watching something move even though i see nothing. so Imaginary is all relative.
2006-06-27 10:04:40 · answer #4 · answered by butterflyharmon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The part of their psyche called the ID needs the friendship for emotional gratification. So, something is absent in the 'real' world for the child. A need is not being met. That was my reason when i was little. I am not an expert, but i am here for you.
2006-06-27 08:28:27 · answer #5 · answered by Tabor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that young children invent imaginary friends because their reality is adults always telling them what to do. An imaginary friend will do whatever it is the child wants it to do!!!
2006-06-27 08:26:35 · answer #6 · answered by SidTheKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually this is developed because unfortunatly their parents teach them about religion which is also imaginary. So, therefore they create other imaginary friends or people as their parents teach them it is OK to believe in imaginary objects or ideas.
2006-06-27 08:25:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they don't find the friends they need they create an imaginary friend that is perfect for them in every way.
2006-06-27 08:24:32 · answer #8 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact of the matter is usually when a kid is shy he/she invents an imaginary friend. an imaginary friend is who you want him/her to be. it's easier to make friends with than an actual person. the imaginary friend can be anything or anyone at anytime.
2006-06-27 08:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by that one chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz their parents are bad friends
also children havent been corruptd to leav their
imagination behind and only chase after the mighty dollar
2006-06-27 08:29:03 · answer #10 · answered by heartofglass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋