THE FUSE

Kids have been telling their parents they’re bored for as long as there have been parents. Nothing new there. But lately, it seems different. Many 21st-century kids, especially bright or neurodivergent kids, report being bored a lot. They’re bored at school. They’re bored on short car trips. They’re bored when they’re home and stuck inside without a friend. They’re bored outside if there’s nobody nearby to play with. They’re bored reading a book, bored between activities, and sometimes they’re even bored five minutes after doing something exciting.