<p>It was just a couple days while we were away with the 18 hours, but 12 hours is very normal for him given the opportunity. He seems normal otherwise - well, as normal as a teenage boy can be, anyway. </p>
<p>I think I’ll keep a close eye on him once school starts.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the comments, they’re much appreciated.</p>
<p>My S would stay in his room during breaks for up to 12+ hours. He says he slept until about 9, woke up, grabbed his laptop, watched a little TV and then went back to sleep. He never emerged from his room until he was ready to start his day (by then mine was 1/2 over). The first week, I know he needed to catch up on rest as he told me that he sleeps so much better in his big comfortable bed at home, than the small uncomfortable one in his dorm.</p>
<p>Hi Rod. Sounds about the same as my son’s schedule - - he is home from Emory Univ. for his winter break. Hope all is well with your D up in Syracuse. Fear not, though…the kids are heading back this weekend.</p>
<p>cpeltz- i agree that there is probably nothing to worry about. I would say to worry only if there were a few other signs: if your son can’t be awakened at all(by alarm clock or you) after what would seem to be enough sleep and if when awake he has trouble with completing work or focusing in general. My son was diagnosed with a circadian rythym sleep disorder (delayed sleep phase syndrome) which means his sleep cycle is shifted (like jet lag) and the doctor also thinks he has Hypersomnia which explains his occasional 18 hour “naps”. It has been very difficult for him as it is very difficult to treat. If you don’t see any of these signs and you don’t think he is depressed then you have a typical sleepy kid!</p>
<p>If your kid is otherwise HEALTHY & recent blood testing has been normal, I would agree that it’s probably nothing to be concerned about. My kids have documented chronic health conditions and the exhaustion is a big part of it. You may wish to have thyroid double-checked as well as cortisol levels, “just in case.” Many teens really enjoy sleeping. My S mostly did sleep & sleep this winter break. His allergies & the allergy meds he needed to take to keep from getting worse made him sleepier too.</p>
<p>Agree that sometimes some kids do wake form time to time to view laptop, text, etc., & then roll over & go back to sleep.</p>
<p>He’s actually on his second month of a new medication, and that may be part of the issue, but I will have the tests run HImom recommended when he goes back to the doctor next month.</p>
<p>I asked him about it last night, and he said, “Mom, I really like sleeping, and there’s not much else going on during break anyway.” Probably 'nuff said.</p>