why do children makeup imaginary friends??

Answer 1

they get bored

Answer 2

It is called projection. The child is exploring social interaction and his primary source for this is an adult.

Children need to relate with and interact with something at their own age and often other children are not sophisticated enough to meet that need. So they build an imaginary framework that they can feel safe in and interact with.

This transfer is often evident when something negative has occurred and the child attempts to blame it on his imaginary friend.

Bear in mind the friend does not have to be a human. It could be a bear or anything really but the idea is still the same it is roughly the same maturity as the child who is imagining it.

Answer 3

It has been suggested that gods, deities, spirits, totems, demons, and similar supernatural beings are somewhat related to imaginary friends; however, most imaginary friends are products of, and are believed in, only by an individual, and have no cultural relevance on a broader scale.

Having imaginary friends at an advanced age can sometimes, but not always, be caused by mental, organic, or drug-related states such as psychedelic drugs,autism or schizophrenia. However, the development of imaginary friends by a person does not alone necessarily signify a problem or disorder. Imaginary friends can become problematic if they begin 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 condition.

People may invent imaginary friends for companionship, as part of play, or for other reasons. Imaginary friends can serve as an important source of companionship to some children and adults. As an example, young children in boarding schools often develop imaginary friends to cope with extreme stress and separation from their family.

Children often use their imaginary friends as outlets for expressing desires which they would normally be afraid to engage in or for which they would normally be punished. For example, it is not uncommon for a child to engage in mischief or wrong-doing and then to blame the crime on their imaginary friend. Through the imaginary friend, the child is able to act out fantasies that they are otherwise restricted from experiencing due to societal constraints.

It is common for children to give their imaginary friends personality traits that they themselves lack: shy children often describe their imaginary friends as playful and outgoing jokesters who are always making them laugh and who are very popular. In this way, children see their imaginary friends as ideal versions of themselves.

Often children will dismiss the imaginary friend once they find living ones or become aware that it is fictional. Imaginary friends often help a child realize the difference between reality and fantasy, as well as give them some form of self-esteem.

Answer 4

We only used about 20 % of our brains so exactly how do you know the friends are imaginary. Maybe their brains are able to perceive another realm of reality that adults can not see. There is a spiritual world, you know. The world we live in is a marvelous wonder of which we do not understand every aspect. A child might be able to envision and interact with things we do not see. Just because we don't see them doesn't make them any less real. Some day maybe we will use all our brains and be able to see things that people can not see today. Broaden your horizons, become more curious, investigate the unknown, live, live, live. Never be narrow minded. Reach out for new discoveries. Don't be closed minded. Allow yourself room to discover wonders untold..

Answer 5

There is a great deal of evidence that points to the fact that these are so 'imaginary'. In other words, children are jaded like adults. They are very much in touch with the spiritual world and these 'friends' are possibly their guardians or angels.

When I was little, I had an imaginary friend. In my late thirties I found out that friend was my guardian. It is not unhealthy at all, in fact, I believe it is very healthy

Answer 6

Children in general develop according to their surroundings. If a child isn't comfortable with the things going on around them - home situations or problems at school - they will find a way to cope. In a lot of ways, imaginary friends are a coping mechanism, something adults are famous for using in stressful situations. Imaginary friends fill a void, allowing for a distraught child to deal with what's going on and to also move on from it.

Answer 7

Children make up imaginary friends when they are sad, or even lonely. The imaginary friend will always be there... children miss that so much, especially when their parents are most of the time absent...

Answer 8

because they want someone to play with all the time and if they have an imaginary friend it won't have to go home it can stay w/ them all of the time andthey can make it do anything they want to do or say anything that they want it to say it's just fun and hey want a playmate all of the time.

Answer 9

Children usually do this once they loose someone important in their lives... perhaps they lost a friend? Or maybe a grandparents?
So they believe that they are still alive in other forms, hence creating an imgainry friend...

Answer 10

They make up friends to entertain themselves or to give them comfort (afraid of the dark, etc.) Perfectly normal behavior!

Answer 11

I think it depends on the child and the circumstances of that childs life. It could be because they are lonely, or that they want someone to blame things on. haha.

I think it usually just means they are very creative and have a huge imagination.