Language is an important part of the pre-operational child's life.
There is an increase in the ability to effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and needs. Not only is the child using verbal communication, but he is beginning to use written communication. As any adult can see by looking at their own life, both verbal and written communication are important in all aspects of later life. Socially, a child in the pre-operational stage are egocentric. The egocentric child is unable to look at things from a perspective other than his own.