Childhood Habits That Affect Your Adult Life

Sleeping with the light on

Some kids would rather sleep with the bedroom light on because they are terrified of the dark. A 2018 study found that you may be at an increased risk of developing depression if you carry on doing so into adulthood.

Watching too much television

According to a research in the journal Cerebral Cortex, children with high television viewing habits score lower on IQ tests. According to a another research, children who spend too much time in front of screens may struggle with attention issues when they become older.

Drinking too many sugary drinks

Consuming too much in fruit juices and other sugary beverages can result in weight gain and poor dental health.

Biting your nails

For many kids and even adults, breaking this behavior can be challenging. Biting your nails can lead to tooth damage, harm the tissue that supports the growth of your nails, or infect the area of skin that surrounds your nail.

Being bullied/bullying

Despite not technically becoming a habit if you're the victim, a 2013 study found that experiencing bullying as a youngster might have a negative impact on your mental health as an adult.

Trying to be cool

According to a research that was published in the journal Child Development, teens who made a lot of effort to appear cool throughout their adolescence were more likely to have alcohol and drug use issues as adults.

Spending too much time on social media

Your mental health may suffer if you use social media excessively as it may undermine your self-worth and make you unhappy.