It’s seven thirty in the morning, the time that most American high schools begin class. Instead of being chipper and ready to learn, most teenagers, at this time of the morning, can barely remain awake. These puffy eyed students are by no means ready to learn. Sixty percent of children under the age of 18 reported being sleepy during the day, with another fifteen percent reporting that they had fallen asleep during the school day …showed first 75 words of 679 total…

…showed last 75 words of 679 total…you may feel better once you have gotten a little extra sleep, but your body does not feel the same. Most teenagers are ignorant of the effects of sleep deprivation, and even those who are aware choose not to follow the recommendations. In both cases, they are only hurting themselves. Though getting the proper amount of sleep can be inconvenient in your everyday schedule, it is essential for reaching one’s full potential in life.