Wednesday, May 6, 2020

America s Exhausted Superkids By Frank Bruni - 858 Words

Today’s Exhausted Superkids is Frank Bruni’s response to the book â€Å"Overloaded and Unprepared.† His response portrays many people of the younger generation whom do not get enough sleep. In his response Bruni states, â€Å"But many teenagers today are so hyped and stressed out that they are getting only a fraction of the rest they need.† Bruni suggests smartphones and tablets are part of the cause of keeping kids and teens up in the middle of the night. However, he also mentions these are not the only factors as to why students do not get enough sleep. Hard work is another culprit. Many students work hard to achieve their high grades and do better on their tests. They strive to be the best and be a part of as many extracurricular activities as possible. Some students use stimulants, such as adderall, to become the high achievers they strive to be. Frank Bruni made good points about teens being overworked, but I disagree with his idea that many students do not get enough sleep due to pressure and expectations because most of them choose to do other things rather than sleeping. I disagree with Bruni’s perception that students do not get enough sleep due to pressure and expectations because most of them are careless and choose to do other things. I have witnessed this first hand throughout my life. For instance, I am sitting here late at night writing this essay that is due tomorrow rather than getting rest because I would much rather have an acceptable grade, or at least have it

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