THE exact date kids will reach peak school holiday boredom has been revealed by new research.
A study of 1,200 parents with children aged five-16 found 39 per cent believe this is point when the novelty of not being at school has worn off.
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A study revealed the day kids reach peak school holiday boredom Credit: SWNS
A study has predicted the exact day the novelty of not being at school will wear off.
Experts claim Saturday 12 August will be the day children will climb the walls out of boredom.
The research, commissioned by Layered Reality found 31 per cent think the break might end in summer breakdown
And 34 per cent parents expect to run out of entertaining things to do locally.
It also revealed more than half of Brits feel overwhelmed at the thought of keeping their little ones busy for six weeks.
With a 46 per cent struggling to come up with original and educational activities to do as a family.
CEO Andrew McGuinness said: “The planning involved in keeping kids entertained all summer is a complex plot all in itself.
“And what this research shows is many parents are not only dreading it but anticipate they will quickly run out of things to do.
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“The summer holidays are an important time for parents to spend with their kids and a brilliant opportunity to make memories to strengthen bonds.
“But it is important they get the activity right – otherwise, kids can lose interest rather quickly.”
However more than half of parents claim their children are overreacting.
And 65 per cent feel their little ones are receptive to trying new things.
As a result, parents will try to introduce an average of six new activities to keep things varied when they are not at school.
Half rely on word of mouth for inspiration of new experiences to do as a family, while 18 per cent looking on social media for inspiration.
It also emerged 69 per cent of parents think it is important to engage children in educational activities with science, history and geography the most popular topics.
Although another research from OnePoll.com found children will end up having too much screen time over the holidays.
However, parents are planning family trips to an immersive experience this summer to keep them active.
Mr McGuinness explained it is the lack of variation which leads to boredom kicking in so parents need to try new experiences.
Layered Reality is extending summer opening hours at its two experiences – The Gunpowder Plot and Jeff Wayne's The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience.
He added: “We look forward to welcoming families over the summer – introducing them to historical figures like Guy Fawkes or immersing them in a classic piece of science-fiction literature where the Earth is invaded by Martians.
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“It’s why we are staying open longer throughout this period to give families more opportunities to experience something unique and make great summer memories together.”
The opening hours for its attractions will be extended to Wednesdays from 19th July to 30th August, as well as the Summer Bank Holiday Monday,
TOP 10 REASONS KIDS GET BORED OVER THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
1. The novelty of not being at school will have worn off
2. Parents have run out of ideas for fun things to do with them
3. Exhausted all things to do locally
4. The kids don’t have enough hobbies and interests to keep their days varied
5. The kids have played all of their games
6. The kids have been watching the same thing for too long
7. Parents have run out of money
8. Most of the kids’ friends will be away
9. Family have already been on holiday
10. The kids don’t want to use their imagination