Teenagers Sleep Less Now

May 15, 2026, 20:13
CanadaHealth

Introduction

Teenagers in the USA and Canada do not sleep enough.

Main Body

Many students sleep very little. In the USA, only a few older teens sleep seven hours. In Canada, many teens sleep less than eight hours. Teens have different bodies now. They want to wake up late. But schools start very early. Also, teens use phones and social media at night. Some students have more problems. Students from poor families often sleep less. Many students feel stressed and sad because of school work.

Conclusion

Teens sleep less because of school times, phones, and their bodies.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Quantity' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe how much or how many of something exists. This is a key skill for A2 learners to describe their world.

1. Small Amounts

  • A few β†’\rightarrow used for people or things you can count (e.g., a few older teens).
  • Little β†’\rightarrow used for things you cannot count, like time or sleep (e.g., sleep very little).

2. Large Amounts

  • Many β†’\rightarrow used for people or things you can count (e.g., many students, many teens).

3. Comparing Amounts

  • Less than β†’\rightarrow used to show a smaller number or amount (e.g., less than eight hours).

Quick Summary Table

WordUse with...Example from text
ManyCountable (Plural)Many students
FewCountable (Plural)A few older teens
LittleUncountableSleep very little
LessComparisonsSleep less

Vocabulary Learning

sleep (v.)
To rest by closing your eyes and stopping activity.
Example:I need to sleep after a long day.
hours (n.)
Units of time equal to 60 minutes.
Example:I worked for eight hours.
teens (n.)
Young people aged 13 to 19 years old.
Example:The teens played soccer in the park.
wake (v.)
To stop sleeping and become alert.
Example:I wake up at seven every morning.
early (adj.)
Before the usual or expected time.
Example:The school starts early in the morning.
phones (n.)
Portable devices used for calling, texting, and internet.
Example:She uses her phone to check messages.
social media (n.)
Online platforms for sharing information and talking to others.
Example:He spends time on social media each evening.
night (n.)
The period of darkness after sunset and before sunrise.
Example:We went out at night to see the stars.
problems (n.)
Difficulties or issues that need solving.
Example:She has many problems with her homework.
sad (adj.)
Feeling unhappy or sorrowful.
Example:He feels sad after the game was lost.