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The life of a teenager can be hectic and filled with a plethora of extracurricular activity. Add in the incessant activity of most teens connecting with social media and technology; the dangers of fatigue are undoubtedly a major concern. When a parent’s teen becomes a licensed driver the concern for the amount of sleep their child receives should then become a top priority.

According to the National Sleep Foundation when a driver is sleep deprived it is the same as having a blood alcohol content level of .08%, which in most states is an illegal limit. Fatigued drivers reportedly cause over 100,000 crashes each year. Vitally important, this is not the only concern for a growing teen. A lack of sleep can lead to other side effects such as:

• Limiting your teen’s ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems.
• Forgetfulness
• May be more prone to pimples and acne. (Every teen’s nightmare)
• Can result in aggressive or inappropriate behavior
• Encourage unhealthy eating habits
• Contribute to illness

On average teenagers should get 8 ½ to 9 hours of sleep each night. Scientific research has also shown that during a child’s teen years their body’s internal biological clock is temporarily reset. Thus they tend to fall asleep later and desire to wake at a later time. The theory is that the brain’s hormone melatonin is produced later in the evening then for kids and adults. If so, then it will make it harder for teens to fall asleep at a reasonable time. If you happen to notice that is hard for your teen to sleep through the night once you put them to bed, there is the possibility they may have a sleeping disorder or they may have a bad mattress. Not only are your child’s hormones changing but so is their physical body. It would be wise to ask them a few questions regarding their mattress. It may be time for a mattress that will offer more comfort and support. Upgrading their mattress is one way to aid in this ever changing season of their life.

To get recommendations on the best mattress to get for your teen it would be best to visit a Mattress Center. An expert will be able to show you a variety of brands, styles, and sizes that can meet your teen’s needs. Contact American Discount Buyers today to help your teen get the rest they need.