The Couch Time Podcast

Are You Not Entertained?

07.06.20

 

Today, Stephen, Aaron, and Josh talk about boredom, what it is, is it bad, and what can you do about it.

 

Main Points

Boredom is usually a lack of interest.

Boredom is not a problem to be solved but a mindset to train.

How to help you student with boredom:

Encourage creativity

Help find important goals

Encourage Rest

Encourage your teen to name their real emotions

Encourage things without end goals.

Encourage serving others

Practice gratitude

 

Links/Resources:

https://info.axis.org/gen-z-parents

https://www.rootedministry.com/blog/helping-teenagers-find-the-beauty-in-boredom/

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/02/opinion/sunday/children-bored.html

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/bored-to-life#an-infinite-supply-of-interesting 

 

 

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