Totally agree

Totally agree kids lives are non stop in some households ,scheduled to within an inch of their lives. They need to learn how to be happy by themselves or with others doing random things like read a book, play with the dog, clean a room, help cook just being outside in the sunshine riding a bike around the yard. There is enough time in their futures to be run to a time table with work etc Let them be bored it might make them more inquisitive about things around them .

It depends on the age of the child and what resources are available for them to use their imagination with. In many cases there is literally nowhere safe for a child to play outside. A lot of houses have small rooms with very little safe playing or activity space. Initially children need to be given ideas. It is not safe to let them go down the street without supervision as it was many years ago.

I think it’s good to balance organizing activities and letting them create their own fun.

Mostly. I do think it depends on the age of the kids – some help is not a bad thing.

Occupying children can be difficult but as parents we can also use our imaginations too to help them get creative.

Kids can fill in a day with just their imaginations if we leave them to it, but I think there can be a bit of middle ground. If the whinging starts I throw in a little suggestion, like “what if you were penguins, and the couch is an iceberg”… that’s enough to give them a new idea & off they go!

My lot have set things that need to be done but otherwise they know what they can do if bored. Most times the bored list is never used.

When my daughter was younger I would book her in to school holiday activities conducted by our local library. The rest of the time it was up to her to find things to do. I think it’s good to have a balance.

Honestly I love this so much & I just could not agree more! Let kids be kids! Mud kitchens, swing sets, flower crowns & digging for worms. The “I’m bored” “well go outside & find something to do “ days can make some of the best memories

Yes I agree, although sometimes kids needs a little nudge or inspiration which we can provide.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 30 Jun 2019 , 7:50 am

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  I agree – kids do need some guidance and ideas at times.

No issues with boredom and plenty of creativity abound!

with ya sister

Definitely great for kids to use their imagination and get creative.

I’ve read this before that boredom is a good thing and that it gives the opportunity to develop creativity. So yes I agree.

I organise some things and then leave them to it for the rest.

I say no to my kids more often than not and tell them to play in their own rooms by themselves or the playroom together! I do sit and play some games with them, bingo and board games, as they are still quite young and need the interaction and supervision. But right now they are playing together outside doing god only knows what!

I agree about letting them be bored sometimes, but at the same time I like to plan fun thins to do with my son, as I love doing it and sharing those experiences with him

I agree to a point, also having some planned activities creates excitement and something for them to look forward to

I’s have to agree with you. Boredom creates imagination and creativity. As a child I would build cubbys’, play hopscotch etc. i don’t think it is a parents job to entertain children all the time. Let children be children and pretend, create and open their minds up to imagination.