Mum's the Word: Resisting the urge to 'fix the problem' of boredom

For children there are some advantages to isolation-induced boredom finds Alison Curtis.

Is boredom always a bad thing? Does it provide opportunities for a child's imagination to develop? File picture.

Boredom is inevitable as we self-isolate, but maybe especially tricky for children, who are used to the social environments of school, play dates, cinemas, parks, toy shops, and everything in between writes Alison Curtis.

For my daughter, Joan, the novelty of FaceTiming with pals has worn off. The same is true of a lot of her friends. They are missing being in each other’s company and playing.