Reema Kapoor Reema Kapoor Asked 9 months ago

How much sleep should a teenager get?

My daughter is 16 and she's always on her phone or studying late. She says she doesn't need much sleep, but I'm worried it's affecting her concentration. How many hours should a teenager actually be sleeping?

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Anand Mehta Anand Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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According to my pediatrician, teenagers ideally need around 8-10 hours of sleep per night. It's crucial for their brain development, mood regulation, and academic performance. Less than that can really affect them.

Sarita Das Sarita Das Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Teenagers ko bohot neend chahiye hoti hai. Zyada phone use karte hain, toh neend poori nahi hoti. Unke liye ek fixed routine banana chahiye, bina kisi expensive gadget ke. Phone late night nahi dena bas.

Meena Patel Meena Patel Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Natural tarike se neend improve karne ki koshish karo, jaise light exercise ya screen time kam karna. Lekin agar neend bilkul hi nahi aa rahi ya bahut zyada thakawat hai, toh ek baar doctor ko dikhana zaroori hai.

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Initially, I was so worried about my nephew sleeping so much. Thought something was wrong! But then I realized it's totally normal for teens to need that much rest for their growth and all. Reassure them it's fine.

Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It's tough because of school pressure and social media, right? I remember feeling so guilty if I slept more than 7 hours, thinking I was wasting time. But actually, my grades were better when I was well-rested. It's a real struggle for many teens.

Amit Shah Amit Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Best to ask a pediatrician. When I took my son to Apollo, the doctor gave us very specific guidelines based on his age and activity level. Don't rely on general info, get a professional opinion tailored to your teen.

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Kartik Menon Kartik Menon Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yaar, minimum 8 hours toh chahiye hi chahiye. Actually, school ke baad itna exhaustion hota hai, plus padhai. Bina 8 ghante neend ke toh next day focus hi nahi hota. Teens need it a lot.

Sneha Kumari Sneha Kumari Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh, this is me! I'm always researching how much sleep I *should* be getting versus how much I actually get, haha. It's so hard to balance school, friends, and still get enough sleep. Always feeling tired.

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