Personally being a student who does not gain enough sleep per night, experiences with school delays due to weather allowed me to sleep an extra hour to two hours and the difference in my level of alertness compared to a normal day was clearly evident. ... Sleep deprivation affects the body's capability of managing normal functions, such as coping with stress and managing one's mood. ... Higher academic achievements, enhanced moods, and a better sense of safety are only few factors that are directly related to a healthier sleep routine....

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It is hard to determine what is "normal behavior" if the study groups did not include cross cultures. To make this point, the author asks the reader/student to reflect on how we were raised and perhaps how we raise our own children keeping in mind the sleep routine. ...

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• Grade Level: High School