Getting bored stimulates creativity. And always being "busy" kills her. This is the conclusion of a study recently carried out by Teresa Belton and Esther Priyadharshini, from the University of East Anglia (United Kingdom).
According to the researchers, especially during the first years of life it is essential that we remain "idle" for a while. This allows us to develop imagination and creativity , and learn to "fend for ourselves." The downside is that in today's society parents provide their children with constant activity , instant gratification and sophisticated entertainment , which are enemies of creative potential and the freedom of thought of the little ones.
For this reason, in The Cambridge Journal of Education , Belton claims "that boredom is recognized as a legitimate human emotion with a central role in learning and creativity."
