2007-09-11 09:21:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
8 hours a night on average , but some need more or less
2007-09-11 09:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by robppc20022002 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are very large individual differences between people and how much sleep they need. There are some people who can get away with 5 hours or less, others who need 10 hours or more.
Typically, the younger we are, the more sleep we need. The typical '8 hour' recommendation is based on adults, so it is likely that a 16 year old might need 9 or 10 hours.
2007-09-11 16:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Wundt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the average 16 year old male would do good on between 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
2007-09-11 16:24:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your lifestyle and how energetic or lazy you are. Most 16 year old males i know seem to sleep forever! and hate getting up, unless its to go out with their mates. I think that most people (except elderly who only need a few hours) average - or would like to average - between 6 and 8 hours a night, which is considered healthy.
2007-09-13 15:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep when you're tired, wake up naturally. That's how much sleep we should all be getting. Doesn't work out like that however, especially if you've got a job or are studying!
I aim for about 7 hours of sleep a night - anything on top of that is a bonus.
2007-09-11 16:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Just some guy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your typical answer will be 8 hours. So sleeping from midnight to noon will only screw up your sleep schedule. Take it from someone who has had a messed up sleep schedule for years (military), 8 hours works best.
2007-09-11 16:27:31 · answer #6 · answered by DevDog99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as much as he can get i let my 16 yr old sleep as much as he needs on the weekend when hes had enough he will wake up naturally
2007-09-15 03:41:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there have been new studys that the growing teen ager need 9-11 hrs of sleep. their bodys are going through maturity, they are trying to repair any bruises,cuts and scrapes they may accumulate. but on the flip side, depression causes people to sleep alot also. watch out for other signs.
2007-09-11 16:29:31 · answer #8 · answered by John G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At least 8 hours, preferably 10 as he is still growing until he is 18.
2007-09-11 16:29:31 · answer #9 · answered by Tefi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My doctor told me and my 16 yr. old bro. that 8hrs. is a common misconception. In reality were supposed to sleep 10 hrs. a day.
2007-09-11 16:24:55 · answer #10 · answered by ... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
School Week: 7-8-9
Weekend- 10
2007-09-11 16:26:02 · answer #11 · answered by ~Chrissy~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋