Your teenager sleeps till noon on weekends? Science explains why parents should stop calling it “laziness”

Teenagers often find themselves staying up late on weekends because of natural biological changes and the sleep deficits accumulated throughout the week. While making up for sleep can help reduce feelings of depression, parents should emphasize minimizing weekday sleep disruptions instead of just tolerating the late weekend awakenings. Encouraging healthier phone habits and incorporating morning sunlight are effective ways to better regulate sleep.