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What time should an 11 year old go to bed?

By Sarah Smith

Bedtimes by Age

AgeHours of SleepBedtime
15 months – 3 years12-146:00 -7:30
3 – 6 years11-136:00 – 8:00
7 – 12 years10-117:30 – 9:00
Teenagers9+See note

How much sleep is too much for a 11 year old?

How much sleep your child really needs, by age group

AgeRecommended hours of sleepHours not recommended
3-5 years10 to 13Less than 8, more than 14
6-13 years9 to 11Less than 7, more than 12
14-17 years8 to 10Less than 7, more than 11
18-25 years7 to 9Less than 6, more than 11

How much should an 11 year old sleep at night?

How much sleep does a kid need? School-aged children (5 to 12 years old) need 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night, says pediatric sleep specialist Vaishal Shah, MD. But many children get only 7 to 8 hours per night — sometimes even less.

How long should an average 11 12 year sleep for per night?

How Much Sleep Do I Need?

Age GroupRecommended Hours of Sleep Per Day
Preschool3–5 years10–13 hours per 24 hours (including naps)2
School Age6–12 years9–12 hours per 24 hours2
Teen13–18 years8–10 hours per 24 hours2
Adult18–60 years7 or more hours per night3

What time should 12 year olds go to bed?

At these ages, with social, school, and family activities, bedtimes gradually become later and later, with most 12-years-olds going to bed at about 9 p.m. There is still a wide range of bedtimes, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., as well as total sleep times, from 9 to 12 hours, although the average is only about 9 hours.

Can 11 year olds get insomnia?

While it is more common in adults, children can develop chronic insomnia, including 10% of adolescents (age 10 to 19).

Can puberty cause tiredness?

You may feel more tired and hungry. Puberty is a time of very fast growth. You may feel like you cannot eat or sleep enough. You need 9 or more hours of sleep each night.