Research indicates that adolescents require 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night to support optimal cognitive, emotional, and physical development. This perspective is supported by Dr. Parth Nagda, a consultant psychiatrist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai.
However, many teenagers typically achieve only 6.5 to 7.5 hours of sleep nightly, often attributed to demanding academic schedules, extracurricular activities, and social commitments. Allowing adolescents to extend their sleep duration during weekends is suggested as a method to address this accumulated sleep deficit, potentially benefiting their overall well-being.
Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/teen-waking-up-late-weekends-doctor-says-beneficial-9675831/