A new study indicates that children are experiencing higher levels of boredom than ever before. However, experts and parents suggest that this state of boredom can be beneficial. Parents like Renée Gadar encourage their kids to explore their interests when they express boredom, leading to creativity and problem-solving behaviors. Psychologist Stacey Rosenfeld emphasizes that learning to cope with boredom is crucial for developing important skills. Parents are encouraged to facilitate unstructured play to allow children the space to think, daydream, and create.
“Learning how to tolerate boredom is an important skill... if we never allow ourselves to have that feeling of wondering 'What should I do with this time,' how will we do that as adults?”
“When my five-year-old says 'I'm bored,' I ask her to look around and think about what she could do to use her brain.”
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