“Today’s Exhausted Superkids” is a well constructed editorial written by Frank Bruni regarding students not getting enough sleep. Today’s teens have a lot of pressure put on their shoulders because of the competitivity between peers, so students, “Lose a few winks but never a few steps,” as stated in the editorial. According to the editorial, it is extremely important for growing teenagers to get enough sleep in order to stimulate healthy growth. However, approximately 55% of teenagers are getting less than the recommended eight to ten hours of sleep every night. Frank believes lack of sleep is due to stress and keeping up with one’s strenuous coursework and extracurricular activities. In today’s society, teenagers are expected to participate
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In order to participate in extracurricular activities, students are obligated to maintain a specific overall grade in each of his/her classes. Therefore, students are required do well in school while keeping up with their extracurricular activities, which may lead to sleep deprivation. For instance, if multiple teachers assign homework on the same night, I will finish all of it, even if I have to stay up until midnight. I am not willing to go to school the next day and turn in something that is incomplete. As Bruni stated students, like myself, will “Lose a few winks but never a few …show more content…
If one wants to be accepted into NHS or receive scholarships for attending college, students are expected to be involved, but extracurricular activities are often strenuous and time consuming. For example, Taylor Werner runs cross country and track and she trains year round. Taylor’s long, hard hours of training are all going to pay off next year because she has earned a full ride to the University of Arkansas. One point Bruni fails to recognize is that money does not grow on trees, and students have to keep up with their peers in order to earn scholarships for college. Finally, many parents expect their child to get a job after he/she turns sixteen to help pay for gas and car insurance, so teenagers have even less time for coursework and a social life. I agree with Bruni that students are not getting enough sleep, but he does not acknowledge the fact that students need money for everyday necessities. One point Bruni emphasizes is, “Enough is enough.” I could not agree more with this point because it is important for students to learn how to say “no” and enjoy those around them. It is time with loved ones that keeps students sane and on the right track in life. Ten years down the road, people are going to look back at the memories they made with their family and friends, not the A they received on their Chemistry test. Finally, no one knows when life
In order to participate in extracurricular activities, students are obligated to maintain a specific overall grade in each of his/her classes. Therefore, students are required do well in school while keeping up with their extracurricular activities, which may lead to sleep deprivation. For instance, if multiple teachers assign homework on the same night, I will finish all of it, even if I have to stay up until midnight. I am not willing to go to school the next day and turn in something that is incomplete. As Bruni stated students, like myself, will “Lose a few winks but never a few …show more content…
If one wants to be accepted into NHS or receive scholarships for attending college, students are expected to be involved, but extracurricular activities are often strenuous and time consuming. For example, Taylor Werner runs cross country and track and she trains year round. Taylor’s long, hard hours of training are all going to pay off next year because she has earned a full ride to the University of Arkansas. One point Bruni fails to recognize is that money does not grow on trees, and students have to keep up with their peers in order to earn scholarships for college. Finally, many parents expect their child to get a job after he/she turns sixteen to help pay for gas and car insurance, so teenagers have even less time for coursework and a social life. I agree with Bruni that students are not getting enough sleep, but he does not acknowledge the fact that students need money for everyday necessities. One point Bruni emphasizes is, “Enough is enough.” I could not agree more with this point because it is important for students to learn how to say “no” and enjoy those around them. It is time with loved ones that keeps students sane and on the right track in life. Ten years down the road, people are going to look back at the memories they made with their family and friends, not the A they received on their Chemistry test. Finally, no one knows when life