This article is not about "allowing" kids to be bored.
It is to force kids to spend their time like this person that has a romanticized view of their childhood wants them to fill "the void".
I believe there is a point there, we live in a society where we must be entertained well! Not being entertained is shame. Allowing is fine enough word here I believe.
Rather then taking kinds their media away and in turn making this media even more valuable for them. I would suggest trying to establish attention as something valuable and that is important to direct yourself rather then having it directed by someone else.