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What causes a child to have imaginary friends?

My 8 years old son has imaginary friends. What causes a child to have imaginary friends?

1 Answer

I feel that the most common reason for older children to have imaginary friends is that there is a void and loneliness in life and they need a sense of companionship. Unless, they have headaches and visual hallucinations, then they need a medical work-up.