Unveiling the World of Children's Pretend Play

This chapter explores recent research on children's pretend play, focusing on the development of imaginary friends and the contributions of parents and children to this phenomenon. It reveals surprising insights about the early stages of pretend play and the decline of such behaviors as children age, while also examining the differences in imaginative play between genders and the impact of parental age. The discussion emphasizes the variability in pretend play among children and highlights factors that influence these dynamics.