**Significance of Dramatic Play in Identity Formation in Childhood **

Dramatic play in early childhood, like playing house, lays the foundation for future relationships through creative conceptualizations. The prevalence of screens today interferes with children's play, potentially delaying the crucial development of identity. The emergence of complex identity issues in adolescence and early adulthood may be linked to a lack of early dramatic play, leading individuals to frenetically search for identity later in life. The underestimated importance of dramatic play is evident as rebellious adolescents engage in dramatic protests to assert themselves.