Nap time needs to be implemented again
February 21, 2019
Dear Editor,
At what point did nap time become considered juvenile? As teens, we need to be getting 9.5 hours of sleep every night, but according to a study by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, teens get an average of only 7 hours of sleep.
Many of these low sleeping times are due to stress, insomnia, mental disorders, and more. If we were given nap time at school, it could improve behavior, mood, cognitive ability, academic performance, and lessen drowsy driving.
Therefore, nap time in high school could benefit the whole community by making the streets safer. Not only could the students benefit, but also the teachers.
My mom teaches at the middle school, and is always complaining about not having enough prep time. So, while the students are napping, teachers could be making copies, grading papers, making lesson plans, etc.
That way, teachers are less stressed; the students are less moody and more ready to learn. It’s a win-win situation. Bring nap time back!
-Lanie Williams
Megan E • Feb 4, 2021 at 11:12 am
I think this is a very good article and I agree fully. I don’t get a lot of sleep coming from sports practices, coming home eating dinner and doing homework. If we had nap time in school I would have more energy to learn in school and I would be able to pay attention more in class. Also it could help kids to not be as grouchy and kids would maybe even be able to answer more questions in class. That is why I think nap time should come back and why I think this is a great article.