I’m NEVER bored. Sometimes I wonder if my nature predisposed me to be this way or I am the product of how I was raised. Probably a bit of both.
When I was growing up, if I ever mentioned the word “bored” to my Mother, I was given ten jobs to do. My Mother would say, “Ten jobs! Now, you won’t be bored.”
So, I learnt to look around me and create fun with what I could see, no matter what the situation.
It’s interesting how things come around full circle. When my children say they are bored, I find myself saying, “Ten jobs!” Of course, I suggest things they may like to do but if they are “poo poo” on everything, well — I find plenty of things for them to do — believe me.
In my opinion, there are ALWAYS interesting things to do and see. I hope my children will learn, as I have, to appreciate the beauty and wonder around them and the ability to create their own fun by using their imagination.
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That’s absolutely brilliant! My son doesn’t know what the word bored means yet, but I’m sure he will come out with it sooner or later… when he does, I’ll be ready! LOL
We tend to do the same here, you’re bored, here’s a job lol. They soon learn to work it out, don’t they?
Great idea. My eldest 2 boys have already started saying they are bored, after only 4 days of holidays.
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