Why is it common for children to have lice but rare for adults to have lice?

Question

Why is it common for children to have lice but rare for adults to have lice?

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Answer 1

Adults are usually okay with taking regular showers and keeping their homes somewhat clean, some kids don’t want to and have to be forced to bathe or even pick up their dirty laundry. Adults are more aware of bugs are crawling around in their hair, where a kid will itch their head and get distracted with something else. Kids will also roll around on the carpet in large groups, whereas adults rarely due.