Make believe

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Make believe describes role-playing by children that generally has no rules except to stay in character, and requires no specific props. It is normally restricted to young, pre-pubescent children, and aside from its straightforward purpose of fun can sometimes also serve the purpose of allowing children to explore adult roles and relationships. Make believe play can reveal a lot about a child's psychological state, perception of gender roles, home life and interpretation of the world that is around them.

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