Is Your Child Overscheduled? Why Boredom Might Be Exactly What They Need
- blogstutorology
- Jun 3, 2025
- 1 min read
In today’s world, it almost feels like a badge of honor when your child’s calendar is full—school, coaching, tuitions, dance, coding, extra classes. We want them to grow, explore, succeed. But somewhere in all that doing, many kids are missing out on something surprisingly valuable: boredom.
Wait, Isn’t Boredom... Bad?
Actually, no. Boredom isn’t a problem—it’s a signal. It tells the brain: “Hey, nothing’s happening—so let’s make something happen.” And that’s where creativity, curiosity, and self-driven thinking come alive.
Here’s what happens when kids are allowed to be bored:
They make up games.
They go back to forgotten toys or books.
They reflect, daydream, or invent.
They rest.
In other words, they breathe.
Overscheduling May Lead to:
Burnout and mental fatigue.
Losing interest in things they once loved.
Depending only on external stimulation for joy.
Difficulty being alone with their thoughts.
And worst of all? It can make learning feel like a burden rather than a joy.
How to Gently Introduce Breathing Room
Leave space unscheduled. Protect at least a few hours a week where they can choose nothing.
Say no to “just one more” activity. It’s okay to prioritize downtime.
Trust that they’ll find something. Resist the urge to constantly entertain.
Let your child get bored. You’ll be surprised at how much life unfolds in those quiet, open moments.
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