she really believes she talking to him how long do I let this go on
2007-11-21 20:41:13 · 8 answers · asked by saveitok 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
As a child, I spent a great deal of time alone and also had an "imaginary friend". As soon as I began going to preschool and spent more time with other children, I focused less on her. I'm sure it will be the same for your daughter.
I could understand, as a parent, it may freak you out a bit, but please don't stop your child from talking to him. When I think back, having my imaginary friend fulfilled many emotional needs I had at the time as well as kept me from being completely bored. It was not destructive behavior nor something that affected me negatively.
I look back fondly at the memories I have of connecting to my imaginary friend. I think if my mother had forced me to stop, it would have created a hurt and a distrust for my mother that I would have carried for a long time.
2007-11-21 20:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by scorpiomoonbeam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if she HONESTLY believes she's talking to him, she needs to get checked out by a doctor to see if she's hearing things. IF she's REALLY young, though (maybe about 7 or under), she is still in the stage where imaginary friends are common and kids still sometimes do have a hard time separating fact from fantasy. IT may very well be that there's nothing seriously wrong and she will outgrow this very quickly. DON'T harass her about it; most kids just outgrow this phase on their own.
But yeah, have her see the doctor if you really do think it is something rather serious.
2007-11-22 04:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as her imaginary friend is not hurting her why make an issue of it?
2007-11-22 10:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by one blue eye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An excellent question! If she is very young, she could be talking to a spiritual friend. Perhaps you should explore this possibility, as such a thing is not as uncommon as one might think.
Good luck.
2007-11-22 04:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by colonel25743 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is very normal behavior. Don't make too big a thing out of it, eventually she will drop it on her own.
2007-11-22 07:06:55 · answer #5 · answered by what u talkin' bout? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until it becomes a problem
2007-11-22 06:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by crankydad_9999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they grow out of it... at least she has an imagination. if it makes her feel safe, then let her be.
Is his name 'Milko' by any chance?
2007-11-22 04:59:44 · answer #7 · answered by Chelz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a ghost?
2007-11-22 04:52:25 · answer #8 · answered by Johny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋