Curtis Roach’s “Bored in the House” (warning: explicit language and content) became an anthem and creative outlet for everyone at home during COVID-19. The line’s repetition reflected our monotony, as all over the world people sat stuck, staring at the same four walls.
Although our pocket rectangles contain more information and entertainment than we could process in thousands of lifetimes, this constant stimulation leaves us even more sensitive to boredom, when it rears its uninteresting head.
In this guide we’ll talk about how to respond when our teens complain about being bored, as well as whether filling every minute with activities is the best solution. We’ll explore when and whether boredom might actually be a good thing, how our understanding of success and productivity impacts the way we use our time, and how to help our families redeem the experience of boredom.
