Many people, especially teens, do get into trouble while they are bored. However; this is not an effect of the boredom. This is an effect of how the child was raised. Had the child been taught discipline and respect he/she would not get into trouble, as often, when bored. Getting into trouble is teenage nature. All teens will go through a “rebel” and get into a little trouble, but if raised properly, the teenager will learn after a small amount of trouble and realize it is a bad idea. Parents need to teach their children how to channel their boredom. Teach them a hobby, even two. Influence who your children hang out with. You know who the “troublemakers” are. Keep them away from them. Teach your kids why you do not want them befriending those peers of theirs. (McLeod) Refrain from the cliche “because I said so”. This tends to lead to rebellion against the parent. If you treat teens like they are adults, they will grow to be responsible citizens because you showed them respect. And, they will return the favor. And, they will stay out of
Many people, especially teens, do get into trouble while they are bored. However; this is not an effect of the boredom. This is an effect of how the child was raised. Had the child been taught discipline and respect he/she would not get into trouble, as often, when bored. Getting into trouble is teenage nature. All teens will go through a “rebel” and get into a little trouble, but if raised properly, the teenager will learn after a small amount of trouble and realize it is a bad idea. Parents need to teach their children how to channel their boredom. Teach them a hobby, even two. Influence who your children hang out with. You know who the “troublemakers” are. Keep them away from them. Teach your kids why you do not want them befriending those peers of theirs. (McLeod) Refrain from the cliche “because I said so”. This tends to lead to rebellion against the parent. If you treat teens like they are adults, they will grow to be responsible citizens because you showed them respect. And, they will return the favor. And, they will stay out of