What is the average amount of sleep a teen should get?!


Question: What is the average amount of sleep a teen should get.?
I am a teen and my mom is a doctor and said i should be getting at least 10 hours of sleep ( which isnt realistic for a teen) but I was just wondering what the average amount of sleep a teenager chould get> THANKSHealth Question & Answer


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my boyfriend is obsessed with the national geographic and national health channels and it said an average person should get no more than 8 hours of sleep but no less than 6 any more than 8 and your over rested and become tired.. i personally get about 7 hours and i'm awake.. good luck with the answer i hope i helped..Health Question & Answer

I think 9 hours would be sufficient..
When I was in my teens, I always got at least 8 but mostly 9 hours and I did fine..Health Question & Answer

I would say between 8 and 9 hours a night.. That would leave you well rested for school.. And as late as you like at weekends of course!Health Question & Answer

Your mom is right, the average teen should get at least 10-12 hours of sleep..Health Question & Answer

I've always been told 10 hours.. I don't think I could go with much less otherwise I get cranky.. : DHealth Question & Answer

8 hours more or lessHealth Question & Answer

My teacher says at least 8 hours of sleep..Health Question & Answer

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i try for about eight eight and a half ten is a little highHealth Question & Answer

more then i getHealth Question & Answer



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