She has an imaginary who she is always talking about. I'm not sure what to do. Any ideas?
2006-07-27 08:36:01 · 30 answers · asked by meg 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Having an imaginary friend is perfectly normal. It's actually a sign of intelligence. The kids come up with their own friends that are on their level and like to do the things that they do. There really is nothing to worry about. Be glad that your daughter is creative enough to do this. If you're still worried, go on the Internet and do some research. Also talk to her daughter's doctor about it. Mine gave me some great info on imaginary friends and why they do it and their intelligence level.
2006-07-27 11:07:22 · answer #1 · answered by HEartstrinGs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I think that most children in the world have a imaginary friends. When I was young I had a imaginary dog. My kids also have quite a imagination. Totally normal.
2006-07-27 15:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by ebertlove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very normal. When to worry would be if your daughter starting not talking to you and only to the imaginary friend. Or, if she was extremely excessive about it....that friend being the only one she wants as a friend. Or other circumstances... Your best course of action with this is to make sure she is just doing this for fun because she has a healthy imagination and that she is not trying to hide something else...like hidden pain or confusion about something traumatic. Constant and deep communication with her is the key. The oppinion of a really good child counselor is also helpful if your daughter wont open up to you...
2006-07-27 15:44:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having an imaginary friend is perfectly normal. In fact, I used to have one! My mom says her name was Laura and I vaguely remember her. In kindergarten, we had to draw a picture of our family and I included her in it! I just think you should chalk it up to her being wildly creative and imaginative. Her imaginary friend is her source of companionship.
If you'd like to know more about imaginary friends and how to handle the issue, read some of the links below that I've provided.
2006-07-27 15:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Pumpkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 16, hmm... u should still have imaginary friends, anyways it ttly normal just be sure that as she gets older you encourage imaginary friends less and less, (if it doesnt stop and shes 8, sit down with her and tell her that shes to old to have imaginary freinds and needs to stop) If that doesnt work then blame yourself for having a child so young.
2006-07-27 15:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by txagl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are 16??? What parents in their right mind let you raise a baby at the age ot 12? Its quite normal for children who have few playmates to have imaginary ones. Take the kid out more often to parks and playgrounds.
2006-07-27 15:40:35 · answer #6 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. But if all of a sudden your child ends up with marks and blames it on her imaginary friend, then I'd would think about seeking out someone who exorcises and then a doctor.
2006-07-27 15:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by Renee25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at sixteen i think you have an imaginary four year old. I just looked at you 360 page and you have a little sister. No mention of you having a child.
2006-07-28 06:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by JAYNE C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her be. It is perfectly normal. You should respect her and her imaginary friend; however do not try to talk with her imaginary friend.
2006-07-27 15:41:43 · answer #9 · answered by ilikesew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if you are joking or serious about being 16 and having a 4 year old daughter. I am 30 and when i was 12 i didnt know what sex was.
I am going to decide you are joking cos i am sure no one would let a 12 year old raise her daughter. Also its less disturbing to me to think you are joking.
2006-07-28 01:04:05 · answer #10 · answered by Moonling 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋