[arvinsim]

That's exactly why I have so many hobbies today.

When I was a kid, I used to just watch TV and wait for friends to come at home to play.

In one particular afternoon, there was nothing good showing on TV and my friends are away. I complained to my mom that I was bored(implying that she should solve this "problem" for me).

My mom basically said just what you posted above. That it was my responsibility to find my own fun.

That was an epiphany that had a tremendous impact in my life.