Boredom



What does it mean to be bored? Boredom is better described as frustration with lack of progress.

"Do you often say, “I’m BORED”? First, recognize that it is ok to be bored sometimes. Boredom is a state that we all feel at one time or another. Assure yourself that everyone has periods when they are not interested in what is happening or when they have to do repetitive tasks. If you are bored a lot, you need to learn how to deal with boredom." How do you deal with boredom? The following questions can help you and your child clarify boredom episodes:  As The following questions can help you and your child clarify boredom episodes: Helpful Links[|Hoagies' gifted page on Boredom]
 * Do you understand the instructions and what you are supposed to do?
 * Are you afraid of what will happen if you do not complete the assignment correctly? What if your teacher/parent/friend does not like what you have done?
 * Have you lost your interest in finishing this activity? Why?
 * Have you done this activity for too long, or the same type of activity too many times?
 * Do you feel locked into a certain approach and blocked from trying new ones?
 * Do you feel that if you had a certain object, friendship, or ability, everything would be different?
 * Do you understand the instructions and what you are supposed to do?
 * Are you afraid of what will happen if you do not complete the assignment correctly? What if your teacher/parent/friend does not like what you have done?
 * Have you lost your interest in finishing this activity? Why?
 * Have you done this activity for too long, or the same type of activity too many times?
 * Do you feel locked into a certain approach and blocked from trying new ones?
 * Do you feel that if you had a certain object, friendship, or ability, everything would be different?