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Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Teenagers Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep

Because most teens aren't getting the recommended nine hours of sleep a night, our adolescents are falling asleep at school, being tardy to early classes, and driving while drowsy. And the problem gets worse as teenagers get older, getting less and less sleep each year. Parents believe their children get enough sleep – they are often unaware of just how much sleep their kids get each night. Since parents are their kids' role models, experts encourage parents to set a good example and aim for nine hours of sleep a night. Read more about the effects of sleep deprivation on adolescents from the Daily Democrat.

posted by ByParents-forParents at 10:54 PM

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