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It seems that some pediatricians recommend an 8:00 p.m. bedtime for adolescents due to the need for more sleep for developing brains. However, this is unrealistic as after-school activities and sports are important for exercise and socialization. With an 8:00 p.m. bedtime, there would only be one hour for dinner, homework, chores, and other tasks, limiting activities and causing academic struggles. While more sleep may have benefits, earlier bedtimes would create more problems.