Nap time is probably one of top tier privileges given to students during their early education. Most people can probably look back on their childhood and remember a time where it was a common part of their daily schedule to take a nap during school. Although most of us as children were likely fussing and refusing to take this time to our advantage, it sounds like the majority of high school students could really use some quality napping. So why do they stop giving this time to students at a certain age? And why is nap time really so important?
Naps provide needed downtime that aids important physical and mental development in early childhood. Not only does it help children get better sleep at night but it is also proven to help preschool children do better at a memory game. Beyond preschool however, nap times are usually stopped. This puts more responsibility on developing children to make sure they are getting enough sleep throughout the day. Research shows that kids who don’t get enough sleep tend to have higher rates of obesity and are less joyful. Although it may be unreasonable to suggest schools implement nap time for grades above pre-K, it is important that children and teens are getting enough sleep to keep them functioning at their highest capacity.
By: Ashlyn Gerken