Are Imaginary Companions Good for Kids?

[riven_euphony]

You dont want to know how long I kept imaginary friends, or how many of them I had. Really, I see nothing wrong with them, and can even see how they'd be a part of healthy development. To me there's also the question of if there might be something a little more real to these friends than we currently thinki. After all, in a world where people see

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[lorenalis]

Definitely interesting. I don't recall any imaginary friends, but all my stuffed animals had names and personalities. Still do :) It's part of being a kid. I never understood why people made such a big deal about it. Heh, then again, my mom hated Dr. Spock :)