The more you know, the better off you are. This myth exists because meningitis is often associated with a high fever. However, in the absence of meningitis, a high fever itself is not likely to be a cause of brain damage. Sick children should not be bathed. In reality, it's good to bathe a child when sick to keep the body germ-free.
Sugar causes hyperactivity.
Repeated research published in medical journals tends to disprove this theory. These studies find no discernible difference in behavior between children eating sugar and those who are not. However, in rare instances, some children's behavior can be adversely affected by sugar. Reading in dim light harms a child's eyes. It might cause a headache, but it won't do any damage to your child's vision, say eye doctors.