RE: Child Psychology: Habit Coughs

Children might develop a deliberate habit cough upon realizing that they get more attention whenever they are coughing. It is normal for parents to give their children utmost attention when they are not feeling well but some cunny children weaponize this gesture and deliberately act sick just to get attention or escape punishments.

This is so true. My cousin would pretend coughing just to get his mothers attention whenever he wanted something.