Research suggests that fewer children have invisible playmates. We must help them rediscover the art of being bored
Nursery workers believe children have fewer imaginary friends than they did five years ago, with 63% believing this to be a result of increased screen time.’ Photograph: Alamy
When I was three, I had a very good friend named Gemma. She was fearless where I was fretful, rebellious where I was conservative and dexterous where I was clumsy. She was also entirely imaginary. With Gemma’s help and support, I almost made it to the top shelf of the bookcase before my parents found me – and “Gemma said it was OK!” did not save me from a telling off. Gemma was also very fond of Discos crisps and Bourbon biscuits, and I became very good at smuggling them into my bedroom for her.
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Hazel’s comment:
I cannot remember. I wish I could but I have lost a lot of my childhood memories. Ah well, I have now learnt how to be bored and to be creative as an adult and I love it – just no imaginary friends.
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