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Nurture Creative Kids: Let Them Be Bored
When I was a kid, my mom sent me outside everyday after homework and I didn't come home until just before dark. My neighborhood friends were out there too, so together we explored, laughed, created and learned in our backyards. We created all kinds of adventures. I remember once designing an entire circus after finding five foot wooden wire cable wheels left in the trash. It was so much fun! We even did a show for our school because all the kids were talking about it. I have to admit we did get bored in our backyard sometimes, but not for long because that's the point: nobody stays bored because we can't stand it, then we creatively come up with something to do or make. I was reminded of this subject last night because by teenage son was giving me a hard time because I do not let my kids watch tv on school nights. I didn't give in. It would have been easier, but he did come up with something. When I was watering my garden this morning, I found wires coming out of his bedroom window attached to a contraption made out of recycled soda bottles taped to a jar with water in it. I am not sure what it is. I hope it is some sort of antenna. I'm not looking for any of my children to be artists, I just want them to be able to creatively find a solution to any problem that crosses their path and to know their ideas count. Let me know what you invent on your next adventure... Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Nancy Martini Eco Artist working with reclaimed materials. Currently working on a collection of art pieces called: Lessons From the Dinner Table. The Collection is made from 95% reclaimed materials. Go to nancymartini.com for more information |
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