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Louise Thompson breaks down in tears over son Leo’s ‘abnormal’ behaviour
LOUISE Thompson has broken down in tears and shared her “anxiety” over her son Leo’s “abnormal” behaviour. Not only this, but despite wanting to grow…
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Imaginary Friends: A Glimpse into Childhood Development and Parental Reflections
A recent video shared by mother Louise Thompson, known as "Louise is getting better" on social media, has ignited discussions among parents regarding the role of imaginary friends in child development. The video features her young son, Leo, engaged in an animated conversation with an unseen companion while riding a balance bike indoors. Thompson shared her personal anxieties, stating, "One of my followers messaged me to say that having an imaginary friend at a young age is a sign of intelligence. That was really kind of her because as an anxious first-time mum navigating this whole world as each milestone passes I worried that it was because we haven't been able to give Leo a sibling yet." The video quickly garnered significant attention, with many parents sharing their own experiences in the comments section. One commenter, whose son also had an imaginary friend, shared, "My son is the same he’s had an imaginary friend called Gouga... it’s never worried me, I think it’s cute and have also heard about it being a sign of intelligence." Another user recounted a poignant story: "My son at this age used to see a girl called Emily in his room and would chat away to her. He stopped seeing her when he got older. Recently an old man who used to live at our house told us about how his sister died at the local hospital after it was bombed during WW2 and her name was Emily. 😬" Experts often note that imaginary friends are a normal and healthy part of childhood development, fostering creativity, language skills, and emotional processing. While some theories link them to higher intelligence or creativity, others suggest they can be a coping mechanism or a way for children to explore social interactions. The video highlights the diverse perspectives and emotional connections parents have with their children's imaginative worlds.
The Scottish Sun
Louise Thompson breaks down in tears over son Leo’s ‘abnormal’ behaviour
LOUISE Thompson has broken down in tears and shared her “anxiety” over her son Leo’s “abnormal” behaviour. Not only this, but despite wanting to grow…
The Irish Sun
Louise Thompson breaks down in tears over son Leo’s ‘abnormal’ behaviour
LOUISE Thompson has broken down in tears and shared her “anxiety” over her son Leo’s “abnormal” behaviour. Not only this, but despite wanting to grow…
