Why adult example is the gold standard to inculcate good habits in teens

Adolescense is a phase filled with changes. It is also a critical development phase; habits developed during teenage years are often brought into adulthood. — Freepik

RESEARCH points out that habits adopted in adolescence are what individuals bring into adulthood, but inculcating good practices in teenagers isn’t easy given that the life phase is filled with physical and emotional changes.

The onset of puberty, peer pressure and the need for autonomy could mean that this group is somewhat left to their own devices, despite needing guidance so they become healthy, wholesome adults.