2006-10-14 07:45:57 · 14 answers · asked by umapathy1972 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
9 years old, with a good IQ, good at computer games, and says is bored always, dull and idle...only way I know to solve that is to get him involved in things. I was the same way when I was 9, always bored, playing video games, and always bored, but then I got involved with things, and I am more social. Dull and idle, eh? Change that up a bit by taking him to new places, I go to summer camp now, so you can start with that, even if it is only once a year. It is still a start. Activities at school, and at home can do a lot to a kid. If he has a high IQ and knows it, he may feel to superior to the other kids his own age. Never mind it. He isn't. Everybody has their differences, and everybody is always better than someone else at things. Someone can be at the top now, but they will eventually be topped with someone even better.
2006-10-14 09:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him pick out some things he finds interesting then let him do them. Try to understand what challenges him and get those things, some learning material and some fun things or just mix it up. Is he a builder if so how complex legos or airplains or remote cars. Just dig deeper you can easily solve this situation before it becomes a problem. When kids especially boys are bored and have idle time the wrong things become very attractive. Like those guys from the movie jackass 2.
2006-10-14 08:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by barbie2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get him interested in sports. Physical activity for one will only improve his health, but also make less dull and idle. I would suggest a team sport. Kids can adapt to many situations, sports being one of them. When they fell included or part of the team, the more they participate, and the more they participate the better you and your son will feel. I am not saying that he should not read or do other intellectual things, but having fun is important in a childs life. I am a father of two kids, both do well in school, both play sports and none have video games.
2006-10-14 07:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by Rick P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the kid to the library, if he really is smart he will love to read and learn about new things. Video games aren't exactly the most mind blowing, educational things out there. Also, there are plenty of after school programs and clubs for him to join, I was in a science club in 5th grade and it was a lot of fun. You can also put him in a sport if he is into that sort of thing, even if he isn't it can be really fun and that way he can learn to exercise and be healthy and not be inside all of the time. Another good thing to get in the habit of is letting him help you with what you are doing. Give him some chores and let him work out with you, or whatever you do, try and include him.
2006-10-14 07:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by Ferosia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try to get him into some recreational activities in the community. I'm not sure what your son is interested in (besides computers), but I'm sure you could find something to interest him.
Also, it is a possibility that he finds his schoolwork too easy. I'm only speculating, but if you say your son has a good IQ (I'm not sure how high you mean), maybe you should think about skipping your son up a grade. Your son may need more challenging material.
Additionally, does your son have many friends to play with? That can be really important. Try to set him up with more social outings...things where your son and others can interact.
Good luck.
2006-10-14 07:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him a book. No other options. Just a book. Make sure to take weekly trips to the library so he can choose new material each week. If he can't find something to do, then eventually he will get so bored that he will pick it up and maybe enjoy the written world.
2006-10-14 07:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him to be more active. He might like the YMCA or joining a sports team. Also take him to the library every once in a while to encourage reading.
2006-10-14 07:54:13 · answer #7 · answered by songbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is dule and idle like I was when I was a child then maybe you should try bringing him to doctor he may need medication just like a diabetec needs insulon to survive
2006-10-14 09:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should get out more, get involved in activities. At home he could find other things to do - read, play using his imagination and use his own mind.
2006-10-14 07:54:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him for walks. buy him books, see if he wants to enroll in special programs with people like him. being smart can sometimes have a bit of a stigma attached to it, and being around other kids like him may open up new horizons for him to explore involving his own intelligence.
2006-10-14 07:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by Donna L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋