sad fern

Not sure what to do with my boston fern, this year. I simply cannot find a good site for it. Front porch was not the best place- it gets banged up by people passing and kids throwing toys or kicking balls  (even when they're not supposed to) last year rim of the pot got broken.... I also like it better on the back deck, to see it more often. But there is no spot where it can reliably stay in the shade- I have to run out and move it twice a day... Maybe I should keep it under the deck, and just get to enjoy it when I'm down in the garden.