I have 5dc, aged between 14 and 2. My policy is bored children get given something to do! They generally do absolutely anything other than bother me, because I will and have given them chores like hovering, weeding, floor cleaning etc on top of their usual chores.
We don't have a holiday this summer, (we were away at Easter and are going away at Christmas) We have been to the cinema, the park, and out for dinner and that's it.
They have read, played computer games, watched tv, slept really late, baked, craft, played in the garden lots doing gymnastics and building shelters and making blackberry potions! I keep a general eye on them, but they have to clean up after themselves. They are not allowed to play out in the street, but the eldest does meet his friends and plays football at a club.
I don't believe it is my job to entertain them at all. I feed them 3 meals a day, with the occasional ice lolly, and remind them to wash, change pants and brush teeth, but that's it really.
We do spend lots of time together. We watch films and read. I've taught them to crochet and plait hair and make friendship bracelets. I sometimes get involved in the craft and baking but that's because I enjoy it! I don't do lego or play fighting but I do a bit of role play with the 2 yr old. Playing shops or whatever.
Sometimes I do feel like I should be doing more, but then I see the behaviour of kids whose parents run around them like blue arsed flies and I think I've got it right. My kids are good company. We are all loving the slow pace of the holidays, I'm dreading school starting again.