Are children who create imaginary companions psychologically disturbed?? What does the research say about this topic?? Should you worry if your child has an imaginary friend? Tips: ? Rea

Are children who create imaginary companions psychologically disturbed?  What does the research say about this topic?  Should you worry if your child has an imaginary friend?

Tips:

1. Read pages 169-170 from Chapter 5.
2. Check out some of these websites:
   • http://www.familyresource.com/parenting/character-development/imaginary-friends-should-you-be-concerned
   • http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2004-12-19-real-play-usat_x.htm
   • http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/lifestyle/202632_imaginary07.html

Directions:

1. Write at least 200 words on this topic.
2. Save and name your assignment "Week 2 Research Assignment", then save on your computer.  This document will then be uploaded by clicking on “Browse my Computer”.
3. Make sure to cite your sources in your assignment.