Sleep deprived teens are constantly struggling with their education because of lack of sleep. This causes teens to limit their ability to learn. Based on a debate on this topic it is said that, “Test scores have gone down in our district, and I think the lack of sleep is definitely contributing …show more content…
Too little sleep can also make young people more likely to suffer injuries and have auto accidents” (Benaroch). Benaroch is saying that teens with less sleep are increasing their risk of obesity and they are most likely to suffer injuries. As a teenager, one hasn’t grasped full growth, “In the teen years, when development continues ... the sleep deprivation effects of brain and body development are significant" (Dr. Michael Breus). Because sleep is decreasing this is disturbing body growth and brain growth; this is affecting the teens in their later years. Not only is obesity, injuries, and body and brain progression affected, but also driving, depression, anxiety, and suicide is a problem because of sleep deprivation. Richter says that, “Sleep deprivation increases the likelihood teens will suffer consequences drowsy-driving incidents, anxiety, depression, thoughts of suicide and even suicide attempts. It’s a problem that knows no economic boundaries” (Richter). Richter plainly states that the lack of sleep is affecting teens in destructive ways that often lead to not only the teen suffering but the teenager 's family and friends. Teenagers are already new drivers, but adding drowsy driving to the list of teen recklessly driving it only makes other drivers question their safety. Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat. It can even help you to eat better and manage the strain of being a teen. On average, teens need about 9 1/2 hours of sleep each night. Teenagers will commonly go to sleep at 10 p.m. or later, you 'd need to sleep until 7 a.m. to meet this requirement. That 's not always possible, when you have to catch the bus or make a practice. Sleep deficiency also affects your complexion, your health, and your weight. As one can comprehend health and education is