Why Novak Djokovic wants his children to be bored

4 min readNew DelhiJul 27, 2026 10:32 AM IST Novak Djokovic with his children after winning the 2025 Geneva Open. (Reuters) Novak Djokovic believes boredom can be one of the most valuable experiences for a child. In a world filled with constant screens, notifications, and entertainment, kids rarely have time to simply sit with their thoughts. During a recent conversation on the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the tennis legend argued that boredom often sparks creativity because it forces children to invent games, explore ideas, and use their imagination. “Being bored is good. My son is ten, and we were recently at my parents’ at the countryside. We were playing ping pong, kayaking in the lake. We played some football and kept quite active the first few hours of the day. And then I was