7 Benefits to Starting School Later
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What are the benefits of school starting later?
7 Benefits to Starting School Later
- Improved Academic Performance.
- Longer, Better Quality Sleep.
- Extra Time For a Healthy Breakfast.
- Reduced Risk of Vehicular Accidents.
- Fewer Behavioral Problems.
- Better Physical Health.
- Minimized Tardiness and Truancy.
How does a job teach responsibility?
Part-time jobs can teach teenagers life-long work skills like hard work but can also teach them responsibility and money management. They can also get a taste of the real world and an added bonus is that jobs can keep them out of trouble.
Do curfews reduce crime?
curfews are ineffective at reducing crime and victimization. The average effect on juvenile crime during curfew hours was slightly positive – that is a slight increase in crime – and close to zero for crime during all hours.
What is a good curfew for a 15 year old?
He needs to be home on school nights. He can occasionally attend weeknight events at school but be home no later than 10 p.m. His weekend curfew should be around midnight. He can negotiate a later hour on prom nights and other special events.
Why schools should not start at 10am?
3. A late start time will disrupt parents’ schedules. In households where adults work traditional hours, adjusting the first bell schedule to the recommended 10 a.m. start time will disrupt the household’s schedule. Students who have no bus service may have problems getting to and from school.
How much sleep should a 17 year old get?
How Much Sleep is Recommended for Each Age Group?
| Age Range | Recommended Hours of Sleep | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool | 3-5 years old | 10-13 hours |
| School-age | 6-13 years old | 9-11 hours |
| Teen | 14-17 years old | 8-10 hours |
| Young Adult | 18-25 years old | 7-9 hours |
Why should schools start?
Better sleep: Delayed start time could help teens sleep during their natural sleep/wake cycles. Less caffeine: Teens may be less likely to depend on caffeine to stay awake during the day. Better grades: Adequate sleep could help teens be more alert during the school day, which could boost their academic performance.