The interest in pretend play advanced through three significant stages, though it has likely existed since the dawn of humanity, as children tend to do this naturally on their own, without coercion, or needing a t… See more

The act of pretending is believed to be inbuilt because it occurs universally and begins promptly between the ages of 18 and 24 months (Lillard, Pinkham & Smith, 2011) . The prevalence and frequency of pretense in… See more

When children participate in social role enactment, or role-play, they are portraying the identity or certain traits of another individual. This includes representing both external and internal qualities. When a child role-plays a… See more