According to the National Sleep Foundation, only a mere 15 percent of teenagers receive the required 8.5 hours of sleep per night. In addition, teens have extremely irregular sleeping patterns which hurts their biological clocks as well as their quality of their sleep. Between AP classes, extracurriculars, family, friends, and time to relax, it’s hard to expect students to receive eight hours of night every night. This begs the question on whether or not school should start later. The quick answer to this question is yes. Ask almost any student in high school and they’ll agree that an extra hour of sleep sounds extremely tempting. Not only does it sound peaceful, but it’s also proven to provide extra health benefits. According to Health.com, it improves memory, helps lengthen life, and spurs creativity. Growing teenagers need enough sleep in order function in their daily lives between school, sports, and work.
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