My three year old calls himself by a tv character's name and not his own name. When I try and correct him, he insists he is the tv character's name. I've read at this age they either have a pretend friend or imagine they are someone else. It freaks me out though, but, not sure if I'm seeing things to much with adult eyes or my child is developing multiple personalities!!! Anyone else have their kids go through this??
What's your name??
I wouldn't worry about it...
I wouldn't worry about it... my 4-year old son did the same thing at age 3. He thought boxer dogs were hilarious, and insisted he was one. For 6 months, he was "dun boxer" ('the boxer'). "Dun boxer wants milk!" He's got a great imagination, plays well with others, and is reading on a 4th grade level, even though the boxer stage was somewhat of a trial for us.
~ Glenn
You're thinking about it the right way...
I'll second Glenn42 - I wouldn't worry about it. I think you are right on with your developmental understanding. Our 1st had a MAJOR imaginary friend (complete with an extended imaginary family, and an identified real house) - it was of major importance to her and was a very useful "tool" for her to have ("but Daddy, Bunny ALWAYS gets to have 3 pieces of gum". "Daddy, sometimes Bunny spills her milk all over the floor too"). Faded around 4 years old, but she still has a wonderful capacity for very rich imaginary play at age 9.
Andy
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