Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Asked 7 months ago

How many hours of sleep should teens get?

My younger cousin is a teenager and is always complaining about being sleepy. She has a lot of schoolwork and extracurriculars. What's the recommended amount of sleep for teenagers?

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Rajat Verma Rajat Verma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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From what I've seen with my younger cousins, teens really need their sleep. They grow so much! They usually need at least 8-9 hours to be active and focused for school. Less than that and they're just zombies.

Sneha Deshpande Sneha Deshpande Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Yaar, teens need a lot more than us adults, actually! They say 8-10 hours is ideal for them. It's tough with all the late-night studying and social media, but parents should really push for it. It makes a huge difference.

Kavya Sharma Kavya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

For teenagers, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 8 to 10 hours of sleep per 24 hours. This is crucial for their physical and mental health, cognitive function, and emotional regulation. If you have specific concerns, a pediatrician can provide tailored advice.

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Arjun Kumar Arjun Kumar Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

8-10 hours is the generally recommended range for teenagers. Very important for their development.

Ananya Singh Ananya Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Teens absolutely need 8-10 hours of sleep. It's non-negotiable for their growth and brain development. Anything less consistently can lead to concentration issues and mood swings. Parents need to enforce a strict sleep schedule.

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Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Please, if your teen is consistently sleeping very little or too much and seems unusually tired, don't just brush it off. I ignored my own chronic fatigue in my teens, thinking it was normal. Turned out to be a vitamin deficiency. Get them checked by a doctor if concerned.

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