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ALL children have creative imaginations--every child, in every country. ALL children go through a phase of having imaginary friends. In families where creativity and imagination are supported and talked about, such as in telling or reading made up stories, children learn over time to channel their imagination into writing, art, etc. However, in families where parents disapprove or criticize imagination as dumb, stupid, ,only make believe, a waste of time, etc., a child's imaginary friends may hang around longer. Around 9-12 years of age, pre-teens slowly abandon their imaginations, as they try to fit in with their peers. However, this is often worse than having an imaginary friend stick around. The bottom line is, kids (and adults) need their imaginative-creative abilities. More parents need to support their kids' creative sides.

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