The main reason is an early initiation into the culture of watching television which often tends to resonate well into adulthood. According to the Harvard School of Public Health (2016), TV viewing has long-lasting effects that linger into middle age and influence an individual's level of physical activity. In addition to this, watching television tends to increase an individual's total sitting time. This is made possible by gadgets such as the remote control that promote an individual's comfort while watching television, thus greatly reducing the need for physical activity.