Famed physicist Freeman Dyson argues for the virtue of boredom for kids by saying, "Being bored is the only time you are creative." Interesting. In our fast-paced, texting, Xbox nation, kids today have little free time to do nothing. But it's in that "nothing" time that great thinking is done. Be sure to set limits on TV and video game time, phone conversations and even homework. It's okay for your kids to occasionally not have a lot to do. And it will be remarkable to see what they come up with.
Now that you turned off the TV, turn on family dinnertime. Check out the Family Dinner post from last week!
Now that you turned off the TV, turn on family dinnertime. Check out the Family Dinner post from last week!
“If I could wave a magic wand to make a dent in our nation's substance abuse problem, I would make sure that every child in America had dinner with his or her parents at least five times a week.”
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Huddle up and ask your kids tonight: Do you think it is important to sometimes have quiet, alone time with no distractions? Why or why not?
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