It’s More than OK for Kids to Be Bored − It’s Good for Them

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

Tolerating boredom is a skill that many children resist learning or do not have the opportunity to develop.

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them

It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for them When children experience boredom, it can result in a brain boost that can push them to explore new activities. Richard Lewisohn/Connect Images via Getty Images Margaret Murray, University of Michigan-Dearborn Boredom is a common part of life, across time and around the world. That’s because boredom serves a useful purpose: It motivates people to pursue new goals and challenges. I’m a p…