tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post7871298133822833786..comments2024-02-19T15:46:05.054-05:00Comments on things we share: I'm Bored! (And Why That's Okay.)Kristen Skeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13045497759543461242noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-55711636003201487062014-07-18T16:02:46.202-04:002014-07-18T16:02:46.202-04:00I have a serious problem with all the technology, ...I have a serious problem with all the technology, especially if I see something like a toddler in a stroller in a mall with an ipad. I mean, the kid can't even just look around the mall while you're walking. I really love the library. They have tons of books and toys to play with and the kids love to go there. Much better than an ipad.Kristenhttp://miloandmolly.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-80678729134968277562014-07-17T09:26:37.516-04:002014-07-17T09:26:37.516-04:00I'm not an only child, but my brother is eight...I'm not an only child, but my brother is eight years older than me, so he often didn't want to "play" when I did. Though my best friend lived next door, there were still afternoons where we kept to ourselves. I wasn't bored that often, mostly because I found something to do. I read, I played with my Beanie Babies (which I still have, packed up in a box and stored in a closet), or rode my bike. I made cards. I made a city for my Beanie Babies out of cardboard boxes. These days, I'm surprised at some kids' dependencies on technology. My boyfriend has younger siblings who are much younger than him--they are seven and three, and I see them plunked down in front of the TV more often than not, and they seem to be far more interested in playing on their tablets and LeapPads than they are in creating something. If you take away their means of entertainment, they are easily bored and antsy, and it can be frustrating.Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-64059649256775723962014-07-09T10:45:53.764-04:002014-07-09T10:45:53.764-04:00*entitled. Not entities. Stupid autocorrect!*entitled. Not entities. Stupid autocorrect!Melissa @ Bubby and Beanhttp://www.bubbyandbean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-5217590155194090522014-07-09T10:34:27.022-04:002014-07-09T10:34:27.022-04:00Yes! And it is a balance. Obviously it's oka...Yes! And it is a balance. Obviously it's okay to do some things- we're doing swimming lessons right now, and Gus is going to try out soccer in the fall- but otherwise, he's on his own and he and his sister spend a lot of their time together. We still run errands together, read books, cook, and things like that, but we all get alone time too.Kristenhttp://miloandmolly.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-90777789662395076462014-07-09T10:19:07.679-04:002014-07-09T10:19:07.679-04:00I read something recently about how kids today are...I read something recently about how kids today are so much more entities because their patents are always finding stuff for them to do, instead of letting them be bored and figure it out for themselves. Essley is too young still for me to be worrying about this quite yet, but I think it (along with what you said!) is a really good point. I remember being bored a lot as a kid too, and I think it ended up motivating me to be creative. Which ultimately was a good thing!Melissa @ Bubby and Beanhttp://www.bubbyandbean.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-35783148397588023192014-07-08T09:24:55.516-04:002014-07-08T09:24:55.516-04:00This coincides with the other article you posted a...This coincides with the other article you posted about Parents doing everything and anything for their kids. While some of these activities are fun I don't think that parents should make it a priority every single day. I grew up with siblings and my cousins so I don't ever recall getting bored and I was also in day camp during the summer. I really think its important for parents to work on a balance especially if they are a stay at home parent. While I think some activities might be fun and interesting to do with your kids, its also a good idea to let them roam a bit and figure things out for themselves. I also agree with not being plugged in all the time. There is really no need for them to be attached to a device while waiting for anything, I feel this helps teach patience and respect.aylanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-53661038147608975522014-07-07T10:03:52.722-04:002014-07-07T10:03:52.722-04:00YES! We were just talking about this over the week...YES! We were just talking about this over the weekend. My cousin has three girls and they entertained themselves the entire weekend with the most simple activities that they created. Having constant chaos in terms of what activity will have to take place next makes everyone unhappy. My mom was remembering that after my sister and I were too old for naps, we always had "quiet time" after lunch. This usually involved reading books from the library, drawing or coloring, and that sort of thing. We kept ourselves busy by being independent and figuring it out for ourselves, and meanwhile my mom could get what she needed to do done or have down time for herself.Heidihttp://www.rowhouse14.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7587088304083498343.post-54169062271829390672014-07-07T09:20:27.581-04:002014-07-07T09:20:27.581-04:00So much yes. I was actually talking about the phen...So much yes. I was actually talking about the phenomenon of over-scheduled kids with my MIL recently and how it doesn't teach them how to entertain themselves, like you said, but how it's also a huge drain on the parents. We know people who have kids on traveling sports teams, and they go to tournaments every. single. weekend. so after a full week of work and school for everybody, they're running around on all of their days off! It's madness. I literally have to wonder when these kids play. Probably never.Paige @ Little Nostalgianoreply@blogger.com