Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health and behavior problems. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that 7 in 10 kids in high school do not get enough sleep.

It is important to learn how much sleep students need and how many are not getting it. Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, injuries, poor mental health, and problems with attention and behavior. How much sleep someone needs depends on their age.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children ages 6 to 12 should regularly sleep 9 to 12 hours per night and teens ages 13 to 18 years should sleep 8 to 10 hours per night. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends removing phones and other devices from kids before bed