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…imaginary companions give way as the child’s mind becomes more logical and rational and the child adapts to the social world. But some major researchers, including Marjorie Taylor and Dorothy and Jerome Singer, aren’t so sure that children always give up their imaginary companions at the age of seven or so. Some children may simply keep them more private. Such a change would coincide with Vygotsky’s theory on the internalization of language.
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William Crain
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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.
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