Young people like to live at night

ĐNO - In modern life, especially with the development of digital technology, the situation of young people staying up late and sleeping during the day is becoming more and more common. Staying up late and sleeping during the day is not only a manifestation of lack of time management, but also a risk that affects physical and mental health and the quality of study and work.

An extracurricular activity hour of Thanh Khe High School students. Illustrative photo.

Nguyen Gia Th, a student at Thanh Khe High School, frankly admitted: “I often stay up until 2-3 am to play games or watch videos online. Even though I know I will be very tired and unable to concentrate at school the next day, I have gotten used to the feeling of a quiet night without being disturbed.” Th’s story is not an isolated one. In many classrooms today, the image of students feeling lethargic and falling asleep during class is no longer strange. The main reason comes from the lack of sleep at night and a serious disruption of their biological rhythm.

Not only does it affect learning performance, the habit of staying up late also has a negative impact on health. Psychiatrist Le Thi Thu Nga, who works at the Psychiatric-Neurological Clinic of Lien Chieu District Medical Center - who has attended many seminars on school mental health - said: "Staying up late for a long time disrupts the body's natural biological clock, making young people susceptible to chronic insomnia, memory loss, and reduced immunity. Psychologically, this condition also contributes to an increased risk of anxiety, depression, irritability, and difficulty controlling emotions."

Young people today have easy access to social networks, video games, video platforms and countless other entertainment content. These activities are inherently attractive and easy to get caught up in. Especially at night, when they are no longer controlled by work or study, many young people consider it a “private” time to entertain without limits. However, the consequence of “borrowing” night time is that the body is forced to “pay the price” with fatigue and lack of alertness during the day – a time that should be spent studying, working and socializing.

From the perspective of parents, many people feel helpless when their children often stay up late. Ms. Bui Thi Huong Lan - a lecturer at a university in Da Nang , and also the mother of an 11th grade student - shared: "My family has a rule to collect my child's phone and computer from 10 pm. However, many times I discovered that my child still secretly used the devices in his room. Although I tried to persistently remind him, sometimes the pressure of studying and homework also made him stay up late to complete it." In reality, many students are "stuck" in a spiral between the pressure of studying and the need for entertainment, leading to an unbalanced lifestyle.

Another important reason for this situation is the lack of time management skills and personal discipline. Many young people do not know how to organize their work properly, leading to procrastination in studying and working and having to “sprint” at night. Others think that night is the time when they can concentrate, but this is harmful to the body and mind in the long run.

Changing the habit of staying up late and sleeping during the day is not easy, especially when it has become a part of life. However, this is necessary if young people want to maintain good health and be effective in studying and working. First of all, young people themselves need to be aware of the consequences of sleeping late, thereby setting their own living principles and committing to them. Maintaining a fixed bedtime, limiting the use of electronic devices before bed, and creating a comfortable sleeping environment will help the body gradually regain its natural biological rhythm.

Families also play an important role in establishing healthy habits. In addition to controlling device usage, parents should talk to their children about the reasons for staying up late – whether it is due to study stress, pressure to perform, or simply boredom. Understanding children’s psychology will help parents find appropriate solutions, instead of just imposing prohibitions.

On the school side, it is necessary to strengthen propaganda programs on mental health, the harmful effects of sleep deprivation and time management skills. Organizing thematic activities, seminars sharing experiences from medical experts and school psychologists can help students properly perceive the importance of sleep.

Staying up late and sleeping during the day is no longer just a bad habit but has become a public health issue among young people. The involvement of family, school and young people themselves is the key factor to change this situation. When sleep is respected, the body and mind can recover and develop comprehensively. And only then, the ambitions and dreams of young people will have a solid foundation to come true.

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Source: https://baodanang.vn/xa-hoi/202505/nguoi-tre-thich-song-ve-dem-4007651/