Summary Of Anna Quindlen Doing Nothing Is Something

Remember when childhood was filled with endless hours of unstructured time and no screens? Today, experts argue that this era of boredom, once a staple of growing up, is now outweighed by constant activity and technology. Could it be that keeping children constantly busy not only takes them away from trouble, but also advances their social lives? The balance between boredom and staying active has been debated for many years. Quindlen believes boredom used to be a childhood staple - no modern technology, empty schedules, and time to let their minds wander, however, staying busy keeps children out of trouble and helps their social life. Anna Quindlen, writer for Newsweek, in her article “Doing Nothing Is Something” discusses reasons why boredom
Staying busy with friends and family can help create unforgettable moments with loved ones. Most people meet their best friends by engaging in extracurricular activities. Overall, it is important to go out and explore new opportunities. When an author relies too heavily on their own opinions and fails to have clarity, it can complicate their main points and confuse readers. When writers tend to go off track on their points, it normally means they are struggling to find evidence against the opposing side. Quindlen explains, “I don’t believe you can write poetry, or compose music, or become an actor without downtime, and plenty of it, a hiatus that passes for boredom but is the quiet moving of the wheels inside that fuels creativity”(Quidlen). All of these points Quidlen makes come from experiences in life and if an individual is stuck being bored all the time. She weakens her argument by using too much personal evidence. Furthermore, Quindlen fails to bring up proof that boredom is essential to life. Quindlen states that “Stories about the resignation of presidential aide Karen Hughes unfailingly reported her dedication to family time by noting that she arranged to get home at 5:30 one night a week to have dinner with her