Khaberni - The phrase "I feel bored" is often repeated among children, which can confuse many parents, especially with their busy daily work or the quick resort to screens as a temporary solution.
According to a report published by HuffPost, experts now encourage handling this situation differently, helping the child develop creativity instead of immediately ending boredom.
The report cites children's book author T. Alan Jackson who suggests a simple idea of turning a moment of boredom into an opportunity to think by asking the child: "What is something you wish to learn how to do?"
Jackson explains that this question encourages the child to think about new skills and gives them the opportunity to discover ways to entertain themselves or develop a new interest that might later turn into a real hobby.
One mother shared her experience with her daughter, who responded that she wanted to learn how to use a coffee machine. Over time, this idea turned into a creative game at home, where the child started running her "small cafe" in her own way.
Neuroscientist Alicia Wolfe from the Department of Cognitive Science at the Rensselaer Institute for Applied Arts asserts that feeling bored is not negative, but can be essential for brain development, as it enhances creativity and improves social relationships.
Psychiatrist and writer Carl Marci points out that leaving children to confront boredom without direct intervention, especially away from electronic devices, helps them develop problem-solving skills on their own.
He notes that children may appear troubled at first, but they quickly begin to invent their own games or look for ways to interact socially, which enhances their mental independence.
