The joy of being a child is that nothing is censored and there is no prescribed format. Phallic shapes are your go-to inspiration for trees, houses and invariably humanoids. Crayons are still the modus-operandi and doodling for many on a tablet device is a yawn-fest as you just can’t quite get the detail just right… thankfully.
But, what do these scribbles mean? I’m not exactly a Psychologist but, this is what Parents.com think…
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Bunch of balloons
Defined representation in the form of a circle of air wrapped in brightly coloured rubber? Yep. Correct. To an adult balloons conjure up images of unexpected loud bursts of non-fun. The general ruination of a good buzz, if popped is inevitable. Party paraphernalia… meh. The Psychology bit: To a child drawing a family photo, if the string from a balloon is short it signifies a strong connection to family. Depending on who is holding the balloons in the pic, the stronger bond with that individual.
Stick figure family
We all note in jest that one or other of us can’t even draw a stick man. Not me “obvs.” If we could, endless opportunities for progression would be open to us. The Psychology bit: Children who regularly draw themselves as larger than their family members are demonstrating high self esteem. It is normal for a girl to draw herself closer to the dad. The father-daughter bond is particularly strong between the ages of four and six-years-old.
Lots of detail
That interest in shading and definition, complex road structures and noticing that your sister wears glasses can signify numerous facets of one’s personality. The psychology bit: The child has mature motor skills and recognises gender differences displayed from what clothing and particular tasks are performed by any individual.
Holes in the ground
Don’t think graves, do think treasure. The Psychology bit: When a child who has experienced grief expresses the scene through drawing it can signify solidarity. A child showing her mom and her in profile is a measure of the strength of their relationship. When the family are all connected in the piece it means they truly feel loved as part of a unit.
Football
Boring as we may find it, this is intriguing. The Psychology bit: This mode of expression delves into the child’s active engagement with friends and family. Teamwork and leadership can shine depending on the child’s role in his own image.
Birds eye view
Google Street view technician in later life, eh? The psychology bit: This type of drawing is instrumental in shaping the identity of the child. To look down on something is to analyse in a way, and the facts remain that this child will develop a decision-making processes at an earlier age. Pretty cool.
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