Myths and Facts About Sleep
We hear many common myths about sleep frequently. But they are not true in a scientific sense. The National Sleep Foundation has compiled a list of common myths about sleep, and the facts that dispel them. Amongst the 10 myths in the list, there’s one related to teens sleep pattern. What do you think?
Myth: Teens who fall asleep in class have bad habits and/or are lazy.
Fact: According to sleep experts, teens need at least 8.5 – 9.25 hours of sleep each night, compared to an average of seven to nine hours each night for most adults. Their internal biological clocks also keep them awake later in the evening and keep them sleeping later in the morning. However, many schools begin classes early in the morning, when a teenager’s body wants to be asleep. As a result, many teens come to school too sleepy to learn, through no fault of their own.
Follow the link you can read all the 10 myths and see if you’ve heard them before.
Myths — and Facts — About Sleep [National Sleep Foundation]