LEt's Get Rid of Daylight Savings

This article talks about the effects of daylight savings, and the benefits that would come with ending it.

Why should we get rid of daylight savings?

By: Payton Ashley

The end of daylight savings is upon us. On the first Sunday of Nov., we’ll set our clocks one hour behind, thus gaining an hour. Although it may sound appealing to potentially gain an hour of sleep, it can cause a great deal of complications for students and student athletes.

Over 70 countries in the world don’t utilize daylight savings. Japan, China and India are three of the most major countries that do not do daylight savings. There are many benefits that would come with ending daylight savings in the U.S. According to Reader’s Digest, “The groggy morning afterward actually sees a spike in accidents and medical emergencies..” Getting rid of this time change could be extremely crucial to public safety. The lack of sleep can be a safety risk for yourself and others.

Constant clock changes every year can cause extreme sleep deprivation. Photo Credit: Vintage Clock Wall

The effects of sleep deprivation are quite extreme on high school and college students. High school is the time when we are beginning to grow, and getting good amounts of sleep is crucial to brain development. According to The Seisen International School, teenage depression, anxiety, and health decline are more likely to become an issue with students who do not get enough sleep. The sudden changes in sleeping schedules during daylight savings have also shown spikes in behavioral issues and grade decline. For students, getting a sufficient amount of sleep is crucial during high school and college years.

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Daylight savings time has caused a great measure of issues that could be simply solved by stopping this time change. Solving these issues would be extremely beneficial to students everywhere.

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