They could sail... What about fishing poles...
Or books? Sudoku? Crossword puzzles? Drawing? Writing? Cards? Miniature board games (some have magnetic pieces)? Learn to play an instrument (recorder, strum stick, harmonica)? School work? ASA courses? USCG captains courses? You can engage them with responsibilities regarding cleanliness, provisioning, cooking, boat maintenance, navigation, piloting, communications. These are life skills that will lighten your load, elevate boredom, develope self reliance, and boost self esteem. I've read numerous articles about how disengaging electronic devices are for everyone, adults and children, but children's brains aren't developed enough to make conscious decisions about the addictive effects of electronics. Not to mention the creativity stifling effects. Many boaters report having had electronic devices fall over board only to find that it was the best thing that could have happened. Within minutes the preceeding hours of silence is broken by cheerful laughter, discussions, and exclamations of awe and wonderment. My wife and I have intentionally not installed a TV or other video entertainment device on our boat. We have an FM radio and CD player but even it stays off most of the time. We spent and continue to spend a considerable amount of money to go sailing. I sleep better and longer when cruising. I eat better quality but less quantity of food. I generally feel better and closer to my family. https://www.google.com/search?q=being+bored+is+good+for+kids&oq=being+bored+is+good+for+kids&aqs=chrome..69i57.11606j0j4&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8 Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Apr 12, 2017 8:04 PM, "Kevin Paxton via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey everyone, > We are looking for ideas for kids entertainment on our 34'. We have 3 > young kids (19mo, 2, and 5) and 1 preteen (12). What have you all done to > get them involved and also entertained during sails? > > We are also looking for ideas and set ups on showing movies when things > get a little crazy and we need a break. What kind of setups do you all > have? TV size, portable, fixed, DVD/Blu-ray, power, mounting etc? > > Thanks, > Kevin > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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