Why Teens Should Be Later

Studies have shown that teenagers don’t get enough sleep to go a full school day while staying concentrated. The average teen in the United States gets about seven hours of sleep. This is not enough for a student to stay focused the whole day. Doctors suggest that students get at least eight hours of sleep a night. This will ensure that the student will be more alert and focused during the school day. First, one of the biggest factors in students not getting enough sleep is that they go to sleep to late. One study shows that the average U.S. teen goes to sleep at 11:30 o’clock. One reason teens are going to sleep late is because they always have their cell phone’s handy to keep them occupied and awake late at night. Also, another reason