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The CDC and other health orgs actually recommend starting schools a bit later [1]. Going through puberty plus some people naturally waking up later (sleeping ea

The CDC and other health orgs actually recommend starting schools a bit later [1]. Going through puberty plus some people naturally waking up later (sleeping early just means waking up most of the night) has serious health implications when waking up too early consistently. [1] https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6430a1.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6430a1.htm

azinman2 6y ago
Sure but isn’t this also largely a function of adults dropping off kids before work?
- saagarjha 6y ago
  Probably, but interestingly in my local school district they have moved up the start time even though there is no bus service offered past elementary school…