Dolls are a representation of the child themselves, and allows childred to gain a greater understanding of themselves as well as those around them.  By learning important social skills at an early age, children are learning responsibility as well.

Playing with dolls solidifies social skills that are gained in a child's early developmental years. 

Dramatic play, the kind of play that happens when children play with dolls, helps develop a child’s imagination as they encounter creative, imagined scenarios with their dolls and other children.