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Who dares be bored?

Adele Hamilton, Editor Parent24
Adele Hamilton, Editor Parent24
Robyn Addinall
'I'm bored, Mom!' This time it's the 17-year-old, at a rare loose end.

Music to my ears, I have my list ready: 'Put away the dishes, wash my car, sort out this year's schoolbooks.'

He sighs and wanders off. Soon I hear the sound of him tidying his room. Nice, that was next on my list.

Do your kids get the same treatment if they're bored? Email us your boredom-busting strategies and you could receive a Parent24 T-shirt.

And don't forget our events, directories and travel section for ideas on how to keep them occupied.


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