Go to Sleep!!!

ClassicRockerDad
Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:43:51 +0000

[Sleep deprivation may be undermining teen health](Sleep deprivation may be undermining teen health)

[Sleep-deprived teenagers may risk long-term damage to wiring of the brain | Mail Online](Sleep-deprived teenagers may risk long-term damage to wiring of the brain | Daily Mail Online)

I showed studies like this to my D1 when she was staying up too late. She found that by putting an emphasis on getting enough sleep, the work took less time and she was able to accomplish more.

Agree with those who relieve juniors and seniors of chores. Their time is more precious than yours.

I’d also like to point out that taking a brutal course load that causes chronic sleep deprivation does not always result in ivy league admissions and success in life. It often results depression, burnout and sometimes permanent loss of cognitive function.

Some kids CAN take a whopping load and get enough sleep. Most can’t. It’s counterproductive to push them to try. High schools should be more lenient with letting kids who can’t handle it drop down to lower levels without making them feel worthless.