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

Question

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> THANKS

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

i try for about eight eight and a half ten is a little high

Answer 5

My teacher says at least 8 hours of sleep.

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

more then i get

Answer 9

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

Answer 10

8 hours more or less