Does boredom often make people overspend and do stupid things, or does it usually make them more creative and intelligent?

Have you ever had someone doubt your abilities, and how did that impact your career or passion for a subject?
My father distrusts me that make my social life hell. I feel like a stranger in his eyes. Does he regret having me in this world, or is there something he's ashamed of because I can't live up to his expectations?