Are children who create imaginary companions psychologically disturbed

Your Journal research assignments are worth 15% of your grade.  Please complete them by the end of the week.  You will submit your Research Assignment by clicking on the title "Week 2 Research Assignment" above, then creating your document and saving to your computer.  This document will then be uploaded by clicking on “Browse my Computer.”

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.