Mastery Psychologists say that children begin to develop a desire for mastery at about age six or seven. This leads to obsessive interest in particular subjects, and collections that relate to those subjects. He can rattle off amazing details about the different airplanes. The mastery that a child develops from collecting at this young age builds self-esteem and confidence in his ability to learn. For some children, socializing is a difficult task.
Collections can give a child a way to share, communicate and compete with other collectors.
A popular collection can become a great icebreaker. Although some childhood collections seem strange to adults, other things may be collected specifically because they tie the child to family. Trains or dolls may be passed down specifically to build a bridge between parents and children. Along with these collections come memories that help children understand and bond with parents. Imagination Collecting is often a part of imaginative play.