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21 Less Obvious Young Person Habits That Can Silently Harm People Later In Life
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"I don't see it a lot, but I see it enough that it's worrying." "I don't see it a lot, but I see it enough that it's worrying. Generally, I think the kids are alright. Don't get complacent, floss, and wear sunscreen." "Adding on to this, waiting until everyone is served, at least at your table, before starting to eat." "And your skin! Wear the sunscreen every single day!" "I remember wanting to be pretty/attractive or whatever. But the obsession with 'aging' and jawlines and perfect skin, perfect brows/lashes, etc. and perfect bodies is ridiculous. Expensive and damaging." "I know so many younger people who don’t read books, which is sad. Books can make up for gaps in our education. They can round out our knowledge, experiences, and make our free time productive, even fiction and fantasy genres. I’ve known people who lacked formal education, but could carry on in-depth conversations on varied topics because they read. Not being able to sit down and read a book, because the rewards take longer to realize, robs us of a myriad of joys in the long run." "And never apologize if someone takes you to task for not being available (barring situations like work on call or sick relatives). Don’t say, 'I'm sorry, I was asleep.' Just say “I was asleep,' and if they were messaging in the middle of the night, add, 'What did you need badly enough that you expected a reply at that time of night?'" Please note: some comments have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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