Healthy habits

Many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can’t fi nd the energy to get out of bed in time for school.

It could be the hormones that stop teenagers from going to bed early and make them sleepy in the morning.

Sleep isn`t important for teenagers.

At night our body produces the ‘darkness hormone’ melatonin which helps us to fall asleep.

Most adults start to produce melatonin at about early in the morning. 

Research has shown that teenagers start to produce melatonin at 10 pm.

The fact that teenages play computer games and watch television late at night stimulates the brain even more and makes it harder for them to fall asleep.

Whatever the reason, most teenagers do not get enough sleep. This results in good moods and extrem activeness.

In America, some schools have decided to start their classes ... to give their teenagers some extra time in bed.

They noticed their students ... in class when they did not have to get up early.

You ... something in the morning and you ... on a school night.

Teacher: What’s ... , Alison?

Alison: I have a headache.