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    Imaginary friends are a sign of a lively, creative mind. But they are leaving us | Daisy Buchanan

    Research suggests that fewer children have invisible playmates. We must help them rediscover the art of being bored
    by Daisy Buchanan Aug 30, 2019 3 minutes
    ‘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 dextrous 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

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