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.
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.
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.
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.
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.