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Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

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Warm-up Questions

Have you ever had an imaginary friend (or known someone who did)? What were they like?
Why do you think children create imaginary friends?
Do you think imaginary friends are helpful or harmful? Why?

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Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

Meet the imaginary companion + why kids create them (00:00 – 01:41)

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1. What is the key twist about Zelba?

Zelba is Amia’s older sibling.
Zelba is a pet that can’t be seen.
Zelba is an imaginary companion.

2. According to the video, imaginary companions are generally ____.

only common in teenagers
a normal part of development for many kids
a sign of serious psychological problems

3. Which children are most typically described as creating imaginary friends?

Children around 10–12 who are very shy
Children under 2 who are learning their first words
Children around 3–4 who lack siblings of a similar age

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

Different forms and roles of imaginary companions (01:41 – 03:43)

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1. What are “personified objects” in the video?

Adults pretending to be imaginary friends
Friends who copy the child’s personality exactly
Stuffed animals or toys brought to life by imagination

2. Why do researchers often use the word “companions” instead of only “friends”?

Because they are only animals, not humans
Because they are not always friendly or positive
Because these characters are always scary

3. What is one benefit of negotiating imaginary disagreements?

It makes children forget uncomfortable emotions
It lets kids practice dealing with conflict without real-world consequences
It teaches children to avoid all conflict forever

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

How imaginary companions fade + lifelong benefits (03:43 – 05:15)

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1. When do children generally talk about imaginary companions less often?

Only after they graduate from high school
When they start making friends in school around age 5 or 6
As soon as they turn 3 years old

2. According to the video, pretend play can strengthen a child’s ____.

muscle memory
theory of mind
sense of direction

3. What does the video connect to skills learned from imaginary companions?

Learning to sleep without dreams
Doing math faster
Talking through your inner monologue to problem solve and regulate your mood

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

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1. What is the main message of the video?

Imaginary companions are usually dangerous and should be stopped immediately.
Imaginary companions only exist in certain countries.
Imaginary companions are common and can support emotional and social development.

2. Which best describes the relationship between imaginary companions and children’s control?

Children usually don’t know the characters are imaginary.
The characters control the child’s behavior.
Children know the characters are imaginary and remain in control.

3. Why might a child create a scary imaginary companion?

To experiment with fear and how to conquer it
To avoid all social interaction permanently
Because adults taught them to be afraid of toys

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Have you ever had an imaginary friend? Watch this

Why might an imaginary companion provide a kind of support that a real friend can’t?
Do you think pretend play should be encouraged at school? How could teachers use it?
What are some adult versions of “imaginary companions” (for example, self-talk, rehearsing conversations)? Are they healthy?
In your culture, how do people usually react to children who talk to “thin air”? Why?

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