English 111 2/6/13 Summary According to “Americas Sleep-Deprived teens” we aren’t getting enough sleep and in some instances to much sleep. Many teens are falling asleep in class and not getting there work done. Weather it’s the parents not knowing, everyday pressures or other factors the fact is children aren’t getting enough sleep. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) conducted a survey and the findings were pretty interesting. While many parents claim that they know there children’s sleeping patterns and make sure they get enough sleep, more than one half (56%) of adolescents say they get less sleep than recommended.
They are usually able to sleep at night and therefore have fewer naps during the day totalling about 10-12 hours of sleep a day. The period of deep sleep lengths and active/REM sleep shortens but there is consolidation of sleep periods rather than short bursts. By the age of 5 children will have full EEG patterns of sleep but the frequency is still different to those of an adults as children are experiencing 33% of sleep still spent in REM sleep. Most sleep
By the age of 6 months a circadian rhythm is established and by the age of 1 year infants are usually sleeping mainly at night, with 1 or 2 naps during the day. The periods of deep sleep lengthen and there is a reduction in the amounts of active/REM sleep. Sleep patterns change during childhood and by the age of 5, children have EEG patterns that look like those of an adult but they are still sleeping more (around 12 hours a day) and having more REM activity (about 30% of total sleep time). Boys are also found to sleep slightly more than girls. As childhood progresses, the need for sleep decreases, but in adolescence it increases slightly, to around 9 or 10 hours a night.
Constantly being for the same class, students begin to fail, and who wouldn't be upset from that? Students then begin to act horrible in class. All of this could of been prevented if school start times were late. "Research shows that tropical adolescents natural time to fall asleep may be 11 pm or later; because of this change in their internal clocks, teens may feel wide awake at bedtime, even when they are exhausted. Adolescents require at least as much as they did as children generally 8 and a half each night" A person that's exhausted, can be very dangerous when out in a serious situation such as driving.
It is typical during a sleep terror for a person to scream, sweat, have a rapid pulse and sit up in bed. The person having a sleep terror may appear to be awake, but are unable to communicate. Most people will not respond to soothing words or comfort, they may try to run away. This event will last 20 minutes or less, then the person will lie down and go back to
They may endure sleepless nights and loose sleep making them tired and unable to concentrate when at school. They may become disruptive in the classroom as they feel the need for attention. Should the child unfortunately be a victim of abuse, then this transtition in their life will affect them deeply, often leaving long term effects. An abused child will feel scared, alone and depressed. Their trust in adults will diminish rapidly, making them feel like they have no one to turn to.
What is Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing while you sleep. Is a chronic disorder that affects your quality of sleep. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of daytime sleepiness increasing the risks of automobile accidents. Deprives you of a restorative sleep you need to be energetic and mentally sharp the next day. How you can help?
That was not enough to meet an adult’s minimum sleeping hours, which is eight hours per night. I want to modify this sleeping behavior because I felt that not getting enough sleep was a negatively affecting my health, mood, and my academic career. When I lacked of the sleeping, I would feel tired, irritated, and fall asleep
Later School Start Times Most students that go to school in the morning look like they just rolled out of bed and can appear to still be in a state of sleep. As the day continues, some students will remain just as drowsy and others report bouts of sleepiness occurring randomly throughout the day. The question lies, however, in whether or not this tiredness is due to the early start time that the majority of schools enforce. Considering biological explanations and adolescent sleep patterns combined with the general pulls and demands of society on a daily basis, it can be argued that schools should start at later times. The studies that have been conducted have provided promising results that show the positive outcomes resulting from altered
He does admit to drinking 1 Liter of Pepsi every day for most of his working life. He does not have a regular exercise schedule but occasionally will walk up and down the stairs or back and forth in the hallway of his house. He sleeps most of the time upright in a chair in his living room and has a lot of respiratory difficulty when he lays flat in bed. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 4 years ago and now wears a BIPAP machine. He admits that he is noncompliant with his BIPAP machine and only wears it as often as he feels the need.