Examples Of Boredom

How does an adult handle boredom compared to a young child? How does a single person experience boredom differently than with a group of friends? During leisure, people experience boredom in a variety of ways depending on their age and the situation. At a young age, I was never bored for long because of the infinite amount of things explore and activities to pursue. A slimy, pink worm wriggling on the sidewalk. A muddy puddle rippling beside the curb. A box of rainbow crayons waiting to race all over blank paper. The only dull moments I recall from my childhood is the chore of cleaning up the scattered toys on my bedroom floor or waiting for my parents to finish their conversation with their friends so we can go. My brother made sure my sister and I avoided boredom with new ideas he stirred up with his creative juices. One game consisted of our velvety lime green couch, which looks to have …show more content…
My mom leans back into the seat to watch TV. A mug of wine in one hand as she winds down from a long day of work. On a different night she settles into the couch with a book. My mom normally has a busy schedule, so she doesn’t have that much free time. My dad is a different story. He hunts the house for sweets, mainly chocolate, alternates between the TV and the computer, and calls Gus (his cousin) to talk on the telephone for hours. Boredom can turn into a serious problem, when it takes a toll on the happiness of a person. When the cold hits in December and January, my grandma has an intense phobia that she will fall on the icy sidewalks, so she chooses to stay indoors. My grandpa keeps her company, but he still goes out to play at the casino and meet with his old Greek friends for some McDonald’s coffee. When my grandma is alone, she experiences depression much worse than with company and has a hard time cheering up until it is warm enough to get of the house. With friends the main issue is trying to keep everyone