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Help! I Have A Teenager
Parenting Hack: Being Bored Is Actually Good For Kids
Aug 31, 2023
Discover why boredom is good for kids and how it can unlock creativity. Learn about addressing the issue of not wearing a helmet while bike riding and the importance of parents ensuring their children's safety. Explore the benefits of allowing kids to experience boredom, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Find out strategies to encourage boredom for kids, such as dinner time conversations and giving them time to let their minds run free.
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- Parents should balance their child's independence and safety by discussing the importance of wearing a helmet with their friends and their parents.
- Embracing boredom can stimulate creativity, problem-solving skills, and help children find activities they truly care about.
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Encouraging Independence and Safety
Sally's 13 and a half-year-old son wants to spend time with his friends, but they ride their bikes without helmets. The hosts suggest getting to know the friends and their parents, inviting them over to discuss the importance of helmets. They emphasize the need to balance independence and safety, reminding Sally's son that being picked on is outweighed by the risk of serious injury and encouraging him to consider what he would want if a friend were to get hurt. They suggest asserting that wearing a helmet is non-negotiable until he is mature enough to obey the laws.
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