It is ok to be bored.

  Have you ever had a child come up to you and state, "I am so bored, mom.!"  And of of course when they say that  to you they are expecting you to think of something entertaining and fun for them to do.

Different of mine has said this to me, though very rarely. They are good at entertaining them selves, and are for ever thinking of and doing something creative, either in doors or out.  ( we don't do T.V. and  very rarely computer games)
  But occasionally they too have been "bored."  And of course they think it is a bad thing to be bored.
I tell them though that it is ok to be bored. "And not only is it ok, but it is good to be bored!"
That statement of course shocks them.
I continue to tell them that if they are always so entertained there may be many wonderful things that they will miss out on.
 Like for instance it may be necessary for them to be totally and completely bored before they will think to write someone a letter, or do a craft, learn to crochet or knit, bake something, make something for a friend, and on and on.

And sad but true it may take extreme boredom for them  to decide, "Hey, I can always read the Bible."

I am of the opinion that our  kids should not always be entertained by something such as video games, the Internet, or  T.V., but rather let them find their own entertainment. And when they do, you will be surprised at what all great and wonderful things they can think of.
And many of those things will be a blessing to others!!
   How awesome is that!!!
They will  find their chores fun. And enjoy helping with what ever they can so that they have something to do.
They will be blessed for life!!

Hoping this post has been an encouragement to you today.
In Him, Mae