What should parents do if their child complains of boredom: don't rush to answer

12.07.2024 08:02

Children may complain that they are bored and do not know what to do. At such moments, any parent is ready to offer several options.

However, experts are sure that none of the proposed ones can be called correct. There is one circumstance that many do not know about.

Foreign scientists have come to the conclusion that it is very useful for children to be bored, and parents should not rush to come up with entertainment for them.

It was also suggested that children develop a dependence on adults who come up with new games for them.

Therefore, parents should know what to do correctly if their children are bored.

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Advice for parents

1. First, find out what kind of activity the children find boring, what exactly they don’t like.

2. Next, don't rush to offer entertainment options to choose from. Instead, ask what he can come up with to have fun.

3. You can offer options if it has become completely clear that the child cannot occupy himself independently.

Why do children get bored?

According to the researchers, this behavior may be caused by an overloaded schedule or a rigid daily routine.

All children are born creatively gifted, and it is essential to give the brain a chance to switch over so that the child can dream or fantasize.

It is also important to keep in mind that attending clubs and groups will not solve the problem of a bored child if he attends these classes at the insistence of his parents.

Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor

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  1. Advice for parents
  2. Why do children get bored?