By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
Children's drawings can depict family problems
wkids drawing
The pictures children draw can depict their family and home life, a recent study says. - photo by Deseret News
Next time your 6-year-old says, "Look at the picture I drew mommy," take a good look. A recent study (paywall) published in the journal of Attachment & Human Development suggests that the way children, especially first-graders, draw their families can hint at their home life. Researchers claim their work has developed a method of analyzing drawings that better serves those working with children.
Sign up for the Herald's free e-newsletter