The graph below gives information about the common activities children of different ages in the United States do as part of their bedtime routines

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in the United States who engage in five different nighttime routines, divided into three age brackets.

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, reading is by far the most prevalent activity for young Americans before bed,

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watching TV and eating are the least

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. In comparison, dental hygiene and bathing occupy a moderate position in terms of participation. In detail, 70% of those aged 4-5 enjoyed bedtime stories, a slightly higher share than those aged 1-3 (around 65%) and 6-8 (about 58%).

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, only about one-fifth of the youngest group eat before bed, and fewer than 10% of

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in the two older age groups do so. The rate of

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viewing television

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shows a similar pattern, remaining at and below 20% in all age groups. Turning to hygiene-related

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, half of the oldest group brushed their teeth before going to sleep, compared with around 45% of the 4-5 group and 30% of the youngest cohort.

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pattern implies that dental hygiene becomes more consistent as

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grow older. Having a bath before sleep was

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a relatively common practice, accounting for roughly one-third to two-fifths of youngsters.