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

  • Written by Margaret Murray, Associate Professor of Public Communication and Culture Studies, University of Michigan-Dearborn
It’s more than OK for kids to be bored − it’s good for themWhen 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

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.

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