[GJim]

> Hard disagree with ‘great to be bored’ - being bored is one of the worst possible feelings, that you’re wasting your time doing nothing when there is almost certainly something you would rather be doing.

You <---> The point

Being bored is what inspires a kid to daydream for themselves and/or get off their arse and try something new.

Being constantly "entertained" by a TV or fondle slab is an anathema to creativity and independent thought. For children and adults.

[senordevnyc]

So really, boredom itself isn't what's good, it's actually used as something uncomfortable that encourages kids (or adults) to go find something interesting to alleviate the discomfort.

For the record, I've also told my daughter that "boredom is good for her", but this is clarifying my thinking on it.