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.
As a child organizes sports cards, he also imagines himself as a successful athlete. Dolls may be valuable, but they are also representative of people and places that offer hours of imaginative play. Collecting can build self-esteem, ease social awkwardness, strengthen family memories, and increase memorization and organizational skills. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk.