Sleep In Teens
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Teens are so...sleepy. Research shows that most teens do not get the sleep that they need on a daily basis. Teens are at an important stage of their growth and development. Because of this, they need more sleep than adults. Most teens need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night to feel alert and well rested. Getting the right amount of sleep is essential for anyone. Unfortunately, though, many teens don't get enough sleep.
There are many factors that keep teens from getting enough sleep. Causes for their lack of sleep include rapidly changing and maturing bodies, busy schedules filled with academics and family, active social lives, and wrong thoughts and perspectives about sleep.
Teen sleep problems can begin long before they turn 13. It’s very difficult for teens to change their sleeping habits. Therefore, teen sleep problems can continue well into their years as adults. We all have to learn that sleep is food for the brain. Skipping sleep can be harmful, even deadly. It can make you look bad, feel moody, and cause you to perform poorly in school. Being sleepy can cause difficulty in getting along with family and friends, and hurt your scores on school exams, on the court or on the field. When you do not get enough sleep, you are more likely to have an accident, injury and/or illness. Although it is a commonly held belief, pulling all nighters during the school week and making up your sleep on weekends does no good. You can't put off your sleep from one night and make it up on another as that is not how things work.
Lack of sleep can limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems. Some forget important information like names, numbers, homework or dates with special people in their life. Skipping sleep can also prone you to pimples. It can lead to some aggressive or inappropriate behavior or cause you to eat too much or eat unhealthy foods like sweets and fried foods that lead to weight gain.