The most terrifying words U.S. parents hear from their kids are “I’m bored”. Once these words are spoken, the average parent is obligated to jump through hoops for their child.
We solved that one quickly.....when those words were uttered by our children we'd say "Boredom equals choredom" and set them to work.
Heard these exact words from my nine-year-old daughter last weekend. My response was to tell her that there was no one was responsible for her boredom other than herself. She soon found something to amuse herself.
When I was growing up we were not allowed to say, “I’m bored”, and I never let my kids say it. Drives me insane to see how many parents think it is their job to keep the kids entertained.
“Only stupid people are bored.†That’s what my Mom told me when I suffered from stupidity. ; )