Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Teens Need Weekend Sleep-Ins for Health
Teens need more sleep than adults, and letting them sleep in on weekends helps them grow and stay healthy.
Doctors say this is good for their brains, feelings, and bodies.
Even though they might seem lazy, it's actually important for them to get this extra rest.
Teenagers need 8-10 hours of sleep per night
Most teens get only 6.5-7.5 hours due to daily commitments
Catching up on sleep during weekends is beneficial
Sleep supports cognitive, emotional, and physical health
Dr. Parth Nagda, psychiatrist, endorses weekend sleep-ins
- Who
- Teenagers
- What
- Need to sleep in on weekends
- When
- During their teenage years
- Where
- Anywhere they can get quality sleep
- Why
- To support their growing bodies and developing brains
- Recommended Sleep Duration
- 8-10 hours per night
- Average Sleep Duration
- 6.5-7.5 hours per night
- Benefits of Weekend Sleep-Ins
- Supports cognitive, emotional, and physical health
- Source
- Dr. Parth Nagda, psychiatrist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai