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    What can I do if I tried everything in the article and I am still bored?
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    Watch DIY videos on YouTube. Or you can try drawing with your non-dominant hand and see if you can build up your skill level.
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    How can I make my own tent at home when it's raining?
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    You can use a blanket, and drape it over something to make a tent.
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    What if I have to stay quiet in my room?
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    Read, draw or go on your tablet or phone. Chat online with your friends. Play video games or study.
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    I'm 10, and I don't have any toys, because my brother stole them all. What do I do?
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    Well, It would be super fun to prank him. He would then be taught a lesson. You could also tell your mum or dad. You can sneak your toys away or just ignore him if he keeps going on about it. He will give up eventually.
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    What should I do when everyone is busy?
    Lucy Perkins
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    You can have fun by yourself like drawing, making a fort, playing computer games or even baking! You don't have to be with other people to have fun.
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    How do I cure my boredom when I have no friends, nothing to do, and live in the middle of nowhere?
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    Watch videos or explore the Internet, get out into nature, make artwork, pick up a hobby, learn a new skill or read a book!
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    What are some pranks I can do when I am bored?
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    You can make prank calls or plan a prank to do later. Some popular pranks are taping a sink sprayer to spray the next person to turn on the sink, painting a bar of soap with nail polish so it no longer works, coating a door handle with petroleum jelly or stuffing a pair of pants to go under your bed to make it look like someone is under it.
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    How do I stop my sibling from copying me?
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    Try to ignore them and just try to stay away from them, or tell your parents and see what happens. Imitation can also be seen as flattery, so you shouldn't be too upset about something like this.
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    How can I prevent boredom if we're moving houses and everything is packed?
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    Try doing gymnastics in the empty spaces in your house, or create dancing or singing performances.
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    How do I play with siblings that are much older than me?
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    Ask about things they are interested in. Invite them to join you in doing things you like. Take walks together and enjoy the outdoors. Find fun places to go out to eat together.
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    What should I do if I can't cure my boredom as a kid and I can't use YouTube?
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    You can read, draw, talk to friends, eat something yummy or new, watch TV, prank call people with friends or alone, take a walk, play a card game, play a board game, scare somebody, do arts and crafts, or learn an instrument or a language.
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    What is a good creative game for indoors? What about good computer games for people ages 11 to 13?
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    If the weather permits, it would be best to go outside. However, if you are not able to do this, then a good computer game is "Cards against humanity", depending on the maturity of the people/person playing.
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    How can I cure my boredom if I do not have a sibling?
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    Invite a friend over to play, use your imagination, play a new game, make an art project, read a book or learn a new hobby to cure your boredom with your friend or alone.
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    How do I cure boredom at my grandparents' home if they're mean?
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    Try talking to them or asking them if they want to do something with you, like play cards. Sometimes older people get cranky because they're lonely. If you absolutely can't do that, maybe you could go for a walk, or just use your phone if you have one, read a book, etc.
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    What do I do if I am 13 and bored?
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    I'm the same age and I get bored too. If you like to draw, you could try to copy other pictures people have drawn or make up your own. If you have any siblings you could play with them (if they aren't too annoying), or if you don't have any or don't want to you can always make a fort. Inside you can have books or your phone or anything that keeps you occupied.
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    What are some fun video games to play on the computer for free?
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    Some popular games online are Roblox, Checkers, Animal Jam, etc. You can also search trending free gaming apps on Google.
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    When I'm looking forward to something and time is going really slowly, what can I do alone?
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    What are some fun online games that I don't need to get an app to play?
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    Some online games are Cookie Clicker, Cool Math Games, Math is Fun, and 2048 (multiple variations).
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    How do I overcome boredom while I'm sick?
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    You can still do indoor stuff like building a fort, or playing computer games. One really good computer game is Star Stable.
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    What are some fun things to do with slime besides poking it and using stencils with it?
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    You could stretch the slime, make shapes, or add decorations like beads, glitter, etc.
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    What can I do when I am home alone?
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    Do whatever you like! Dance, sing loudly, whatever makes you happy. Just don't break any rules your parents have, they will find out.
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    What can I do in a city with under $20 dollars and with my friends?
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    Just take a walk through the city and see the sites with your parents or guardians. You can buy street vendor food or less expensive food like that for under $20.
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    What can I write a book about?
    Marina Taylor
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    You can write a book about your favorite food, teacher, TV show, animal, or activity. Write a book about a fictional character meeting their first love. Search for writing prompts online and see if anything appeals to you.
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    What art projects can I do to keep kids from being bored?
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    Finger painting, drawing, making and painting a bird house, making homemade paper, making sculptures out of playdough, or just give them a bunch of art supplies and see what they come up with.
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    What can I do if my house is not fun and I can't go anywhere?
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    Just sit on a device and watch YouTube or Netflix. You don't have to go out to have fun. If you don't have electronics, play a game or do a treasure hunt. Maybe invite a friend over or build a fort!
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    What can I do if the weather outside is bad and my internet isn't working?
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    Use your imagination. Try to remember your favorite song, write a story, organize your dresser or closet or play with your pets. Just be artsy and creative while the weather is bad and make the most out of indoor fun.
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    What if you could not invite your friends because you are grounded?
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    You can still play with your siblings. If you don't have siblings, you can still do fun things like building a fort, drawing, or listening to music.
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    What is a fun prank that kids can play on each other?
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    Try tying one end of a string to a fake snake, then tying the other end to your friend's clothes or bag. The fake snake will 'follow' them around.
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    What should I do if my siblings are all grown up and I don't have a lot of the items?
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    Read the answers to some of the other questions here.
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    I'm looking for something interesting to do on the computer, but I don't like educational games. What else can I try?
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    There is this really cool game called ROBLOX and it will relieve boredom for hours. Give that a try.
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