American Kids Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep and It’s Affecting Their Success at School, Scientists Warn

Around 30 percent of children in the U.S. don’t get enough sleep, according to scientists warning of a “public health crisis.” U.S. research found only 63.6 percent of six- to 12-year-olds and 68.1 percent of those aged between 13 and 17 were getting enough sleep on a weeknight. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends six- to 12-year-olds get at least nine hours on an average weeknight, while 13- to 17-year-olds should aim for at least eight.
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