On the positive side, we should do things as families. It's good to have fun together, to play games together. Encourage the children to get involved in sports. God created our bodies to move. Our bodies are wonderfully designed for physical activity.
Sports is a powerful antidote to boredom.
It keeps children and young people out of trouble and often away from drugs and alcohol. Community sports such as soccer and baseball are good as long as we impress upon our children that they are not to seek their friendships in that context. They are to seek their friendships in the church community. We must also make sure that involvement in community sports does not compromise the call to gather with God's church on the lord's day. Music is often an expensive option, but if the possibility exists, give the children piano lessons or have them play an instrument in the school band.