My three-and-a-half year old sister has imaginary friends. She has one called "the baby," and sometimes she'll talk to the air and when my mom asks her what she's doing, she says she's "talking to the girls."\n\nNow, i've studied psychology, but nothing like this. Is this psychologically normal, for a child that young to have imaginary friends? I mean, it's stilly, and i'm not really worried (since they usually don't show up unless she's just chilling), but i'm unsure.
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It sounds to me like your little sister is temporarily regressing. Some young children do this because they miss their baby stage. They are caught between being a "big girl/boy" and still being a baby. Its normal..don't worry! Its like they want to grow up, but yet (sometimes) they still want to be mama's baby.
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OMg are you serious ? is that not child abuse or what ? I cannot imagine a 6 yr old thinking that way or even being told that ,that is okay to think that way. Yes this is most definately a wake up call . they breed their children to hate people. I guess this is true. if it is it is awfull. good luck to you and god bless.
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I have heard (from radio therapists, etc.) that it is completely normal for children to be curious that way.  Even that siblings under the age of ten usually have some sort of sexual interaction. I remember messing with the girl across the street.  Does that help?
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Allow me to say congrats on behave of learning to think for yourself at a younger age!\n\nNow just know that it is normal fo kids to start off believeing everything the parents say, then they get into the world and opinions may change and they may not.  You seem to "not care" but you are also informed, so once again congrats!
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Sure do... I am 71 and during my married life for 18 years... my family and I (3 kids/husband) lived in a haunted house.  I , and my son and one daughter saw the visiting kind spirit.  And again, yes I am very close and connected to my guardian angels. Many things have been done due to the help of my guardian angels... Yes I am somewhat psychic but I am an Intuitive psychic... I just KNOW when something is true, right or about to happen... I cannot predict futures... but I can see auras... I was sitting with my sister, and my other psychic girl friend who had a friend from England visiting and we were sitting around a card table playing card... and I got the strongest urge to put my hand on the girl from England (that I just met that night) and then to stand up and take her out of her chair and give her a hug... and I kept drawing my hand back and my other psychic friend said... looking at me..."go ahead and so it (name)"  I did the act... and stood her up and gave her a warm long hug.  After it was done, my psychic friend said that her England friend's mother was standing behind my chair... as she had died just about 8 weeks before the friend came from England on this visit and the mother wanted to hug her daughter one more time... and she was passing that idea thru me to sense and act upon for her...so I did...  But my continuous interactions are with my Guardian angels... so much so, that I have named them... and I talk to them occasionally... and I get help from them... OFTEN!
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Every new mum acts completely different to these situations. I speak from experience. My daughter has Downs Syndrome and I was exactly like Honey when she was born. I personally think she needs to seek medical advice from a psychologist. I did and it really helped.
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I talked to imaginary friends when I was a child.  Does that count?
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I understand your worry.  How disabled is your daughter?  Is it possible for her to get along in a group home with others with her same condition where they have people to help and monitor the situation? Maybe to start introducing her to prospective situations or people now so that she is familiar with them.  Do you belong to a religious community?  Since I don't know how much help your daughter needs its hard to think of ideas but you are welcome to e-mail me - I will try and help you think of ideas for the future.
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Okay, so I'm still in highschool, and my sister probably isn't a real "roommate" but it's a fairly similar situation.\n\nWe don't get along very well because we have very different goals and personalities.\n\nI wish my sister was a bit more understanding, because it's difficult to even have a conversation w/her without her becoming defensive about something or other.
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Theres nothing WRONG with it as such but it would hint at a deeper emotional complexity.It originates from something.\n\nI was once reading adult stories on adultfan.net.amoung the features are stories about the 7th heaven kids(Simon&Lucy).I began to explore further and found many more incest stories about many fictional characters.Soon I found myself using the search engine esepecially for "incest".From there I began fanticizing about my own siblings.\n\nTell your friend not to worry.Try fanticising about other things.Even look up your favourite books/movies on adultfan.net.It may help to explore other physical relationships.Shes not hurting anyone so thats a positive.
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What do you need to know?\n\nMy niece has "strict" autism, as opposed to "Aspergers".  \n\nShe doesn't talk more than one word at a time, but understand a lot. (It's hard to know how much she understands since she can't tell us)  \n\nShe can't color in the lines, much less write.  I want to get a computer for her & see if I can get her to type.  \n\nShe is unusually affectionate for a child with autism, but it has to be on her terms.  She doesn't want people to come up & give here a great big hug, but she may give you a hug.  You have to give her some space.  She likes holding hands & carresses & seems to respond favorly to "sweet talk", (saying "I Love You" & such)\n\nShe just got potty trained (out of diapers) last year, but still has a bit of a problem with bowel movements.  She is nine years old.\n\nYou can add to your question so if this isn't what you were wanting, please clarify.\n\nSome people might send in links to an autism chat room.  I'd be interested in that, myself.
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Please read my exact same situation with my daughter and her little "clique" excluding this one girl who used to be her best friend.  I let her (the left out girl) type some questions on Answers Wednesday night.  I didn't look at the replies, though.  I let the girl stay with me and talk about it.  She's a little heavy and shy, and to top it off the kid's dad has cancer.  So, check on her stuff under my name.  Hope it helps.
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I absolutely relate!  My daughter is two, and I still get a kick out of it when she toots in my hand (when I'm holding her).  Sometimes they're so loud that I swear an adult did it... until she starts to laugh.
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My dear Sarah, how can she get pregnant with a pillow?  Don't worry, it's just a phase, she will get over it.  She is just experiencing feeling for the first time and they are over whelming her.  Let her be or educate her properly about sex.  This is nothing to worry about.  Every person whether male or female, goes through puberty.  It's no big deal.  I bet you did it too, just didn't have a nosy older sister spying on you.  (I don't mean to be rude, but it's hard not to be sarcastic.  Sorry)
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Not me personally, but my nephew has.  My nephew is an extreme special needs child. He has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.  Seeing an 11 year old in a wheel chair that doesn't talk, feed himself, and drools a lot (his medications cause that), cause people to stare. Sometimes it's a stare of pity. Sometimes a stare of disgust.  Fortunately, there are people that are nice enough to ask my sister his affliction, instead of staring.  They prefer to be educated. Unfortunately, a good portion are heartless, and only see his disabilities.  Not his great smile, or hear his wonderful laugh.  He has taught me much in this world about love, patience and most of all, civility.  I wish others would take his lessons to heart.  I love you, ALAN!!!!
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A friend for the most part but I guess it depends on the childs surrounding environment and what they see every day. I'm open and honest with my 3 y/o and just a couple days ago I was at the gas station where an officer pulled up and we walked right up to him and started chit-chatting with him. He let her sit in his truck and take a look around at everything. He explained to her what happens when he picks a bad guy up, where they have to sit, and she saw where they put the kanines in the back and everything. She got out and shook his hand and said thank you! She's only three and I'm pretty proud of her for being so brave and understanding that 'police are friends!' :o)
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I don't think it should really be a concern. A lot of younger boys have interests in girl things, just because it's different from what they see everyday. My younger brother used to play barbie's all the time with me, but now he's engaged and not at all into the girl aspect of life. Don't worry about it, it's normally just a phase. And even if he does become confused as to where his heart lies, that's what they have dads for. Just be supportive of his choices that's the best you can do for now.