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Sleep Deprivation Lowers School Achievement In Children

Posted by Soulskill on from the i-couldn't-agree-moZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz dept.

New submitter josedu writes:"Sleep deprivation is a great, hidden problem that afflicts a great percentage of children in affluent countries. About 73% of 9- and 10-year-old children in the U.S. are sleep deprived, as are 80% of 13- and 14-year-olds. The new study thinks this is linked to the increased access to devices such as mobile phones and laptops late at night. One of the researchers put it very simply: 'Our data show that across countries internationally, on average, children who have more sleep achieve higher in maths, science and reading.' This disruption is also causing schools to dumb-down their instruction to accomodate the reduced capacity of these kids. Thus, even the kids who are getting enough sleep will suffer. The long-term impact of sleep deprivation on nationwide education levels is enormous."

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  1. Re:duh research by sycodon · · Score: 1, Troll

    I'm sorry, what Government Agency needs to pay attention to this and what should they do about it?

    Answer: None.

    The only reason 9 and 10 year old children are sleep deprived is because of dumb shit parents who don't give a fuck about their kids.

    And the only people who can do anything about it is the dumb shit parents.

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  2. Re:duh research by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    So 80% of school age children are babysitting or has so much home work they can't fit it in between 3PM and midnight?

    Yeah...sorry not buying it. Not even for you.

    And yes, your parents didn't really give a fuck because they vomited you out before they were in a position to take care of you it seems.

    You apparently let your children stay up until all hours of the night because you are being pretty defensive here. I guess the idea that parents should enforce bedtimes or otherwise make sure their kids loves are balanced is offensive to you eh?

    And what the fuck is political about making sure your kids get enough rest? I know. Anything that smacks of you having to be responsible and make sacrifices is an evil Republican plot to oppress you.

    Fuck you and your kids.