The teens are not all right. Young people are more bored than ever before — and social media, apps meant for entertainment ...

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Parents feel pressure to constantly entertain their kids. But experts say being bored can teach children important skills.

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Playing in my playroom. Heading over to friends’ houses.” There were also more opportunities for kids to be bored: running errands with your parents and having to wait in line at the post ...

Dr Marci, who authored the book Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age, says there are a few benefits to letting kids get bored. The main one is self-regulation and emotional control.