THE Professor of Psychology at USP, Leila Tardivo approached in an interview with CNN The controversy surrounding Reborn babies, hyper-realistic dolls who have gained popularity.
Tardivo emphasized the importance of differentiating the act of collecting from compulsive behavior.
According to the expert, the use of dolls, including Reborn, can have positive therapeutic applications.
“I saw a work in groups with elderly people who used [as bonecas] As a mediator in the conversation, ”said Tardivo, highlighting the beneficial potential in specific cases, such as elderly with degenerative diseases.
The symbolic power of the dolls
The psychologist stressed the symbolic meaning dolls and the importance of play at all ages.
“The doll is magical, has a very symbolic meaning and the game is fundamental,” he said, questioning unfounded criticism: “Why can’t we play being elderly, being an adult?”
Alert against attacks on social networks
The teacher expressed concern about how people have used social networks to criticize and attack without understanding Individual contexts .
“What worries me a little is the people criticizing, attacking, without knowing how people are using,” he warned.
Tardivo has appealed to understanding and sensitivity, remembering that the compulsion may indicate personal problems, but this should not be widespread for all who appreciate or collect Reborn babies.
“It is one thing to collect, another thing is to be compulsive, but that goes for anything,” concluded the expert.
This content was originally published in Baby Reborn: “It is one thing to collect, another is compulsion,” says psychologist on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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