Why creative development is important to a child's development?

There are numerous reasons why creativity is important for kids and probably too many to mention but here is a few:

Creativity allow kids to express themselves that would otherwise be frustrating to get out

Creatively pastime allows kids to focus and play while allowing a thought pattern that is more fluid than other activities that have more structure and rules

A Creative child or adult are more likely to find a greater number of solutions to problems that without this ability would restrict their thought pattern. I know as my wife is a product of that and her creativity knows no bounds in finding solutions and alternatives as an adult. Hope this is a taste of where it can go.