Web. 27 May 2016. http://www.nap.edu/read/11633/chapter/3 "Teens and Sleep." Sleep for Teenagers. N.p., n.d. Web.…
The article written by Frank Bruni titled “Today’s Exhausted Superkids,” discusses exactly what the title implies. His main focus in this article is to show the effect of the lack of sleep on young teens in high school to his readers. Bruni explains that sleep is a “...prerequisite for healthy growth. It’s a linchpin of sanity...fundamental and nonnegotiable….” Throughout the article, statistics are given to prove his point; they include facts about the amount of sleep students in high school get and what they should be getting, issues with smartphones, and the prevalence of depression and anxiety.…
Have you ever wanted to stay in bed on a school day? Many teens (middle school/high school) have to wake up very early to get to school,give them more time to sleep!Not getting enough sleep can cause unhealthy states, Schools who have put back school times are getting better grades, and teens need 8.5 hours of sleep which is nearly impossible with the time of school homework and after school activities. First off, If teens do not get enough sleep they can get into very bad states. Illness, depression, anxiety, and obesity. All those are very bad for not getting enough sleep.…
Schools should recognize these issues and consider starting later in the morning. Sleep is food for the brain; it is a vital part of the daily schedule and not getting enough sleep can decrease alertness, cause cognitive impairment, induce stress and unhealthy diets, and increase the chances of being in a car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that each year drowsy driving is responsible for at least 100,000 automobile crashes, 71,000 injuries, and 1,550 fatalities. High School is a time when teenagers need the most sleep, but a study from the National Sleep Foundation revealed…
Why School Should Start Later Many teens have died from accidents resulting in school starting early in the morning. A leading cause of death is car accidents, car accidents can be caused by a number things including sleep deprivation.…
Most believe that if teens do not acquire enough sleep at night, that is leads to grumpiness, anger, and aggression. The inability to obtain 9.25 hours of sleep could be led back to many problems. Some inhibitors of sleep include tablets, phones, and video games. Many teens receive these electronic devises at a young age, which teaches them that technology such as video games, television, and various apps are just as much hobbies as playing soccer, running track, or even knitting. Staying up late on these devices interferes with a child’s or teens ability to acquire 9.25 hours of sleep.…
When middle school students start school they are tiered, and many people think that is normal and won’t affect their grades, safety, or health. Well that is incorrect, research shows that less sleep a student has equals a negative effect on their health, grades, and safety. Sleep is an important part of a growing “teen”, but itis also an important to learning and to safety, plus Without a good amount of sleep, students grades will drop drastically. For example, if someone is a straight “A” student, and they get tired more and more frequently, their grades could go from “A’s” to “C’s and D's”.…
It is normal to spend some time in bed before falling asleep. But because many schools start before 8 a.m., those students are falling short of those sleep targets and that can have serious consequences. Chronic sleep loss among teenagers has been associated with poor school performance and a higher risk for depressive symptoms, obesity, cardiovascular problems, risk-taking behaviors and athletic injuries. The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2011 showed that 69% of U.S. high school students get fewer than 8 hours of sleep on school nights, and 40% get 6 or fewer hours. Results from the 2015 survey were virtually identical.…
Another factor affecting sleep occurs when teens sleep near their phones as they can be woken up by texts and alerts during the night (Gazzaley, Rosen 139). Lack of sleep will affect a teen’s physical growth rate (Gazzaley, Rosen 139). Also, when teens are tired they are more inclined to feel lazy and apathetic about physical activities and may be more likely to sit and engage in more screen time. Finally, with a lack of sleep the brain is not able to perform its “housekeeping chores” which will have a damaging effect on the brain (Gazzaley, Rosen 138).The brain can impact the sociality of a…
(Cheshire) An increase in the amount of sleep an average teen gets will likely result in students who are able to focus better, retain information, and have more energy to participate, which essentially makes a difference in their future success in school and in the…
If teens get enough sleep for the night, teens would be much more alert and will work harder in school. (Morin 2). Alertness is also very important while driving, especially for new drivers. If teenagers are not alert because of sleep deprivation, the consequences can be fatal. If teens do get enough sleep at night, they can become better drivers and better students in school.…
Once I had a sleepover with my best friend Rachel. We stayed up until 2am, talking and having fun. I knew I had a soccer game in the morning the next day, but I just wanted to have fun. I had to leave at 6am because my soccer game started at 7:30am and I had to be there at 7am.…
Not being able to get enough sleep at night is a big issue for kids as well as teens. Kids and teenagers need to have at least eight and one half hours to nine hours of sleep each night. Studies show that only about 20% of teens have gotten the recommended amount of sleep each night they are supposed to (mathgoodies.com). What makes them not…
Intro Attention Getter: You may think that sleep isn’t an important factor in your life, but you are wrong. Setting the Stage: For example, if you went to sleep late, and didn’t get enough sleep the day after, you could find it harder to sleep and harder to think clearly. Thesis Statement:…
Not enough making body movements such as exercise can cause the health problem. But also, being addicted to social media, teenagers will go to bed late to read posts on Facebook or chat with friends. Staying up late is really harmful to the health, especially to the brain. If the young do not sleep enough, their health will be affected seriously by losing weight or always feeling tired. Their brains also will not work effectively and they will be in sleepy condition.…