Elaine Yu Yee-nee, 15, Creative Secondary School
We're not kindergarten students; we don't need to take a nap after lunch. We just need to get adequate sleep at night. Sleeping after lunch is a waste of precious learning time.
Imagine if all students took a nap after lunch. After 20 minutes' sleep, they wouldn't want to go back to class.
I know many students feel drowsy after eating a heavy meal, but that's normal. That doesn't mean students should take a nap after lunch. That will just make things worse because when we sleep, our body relaxes and that doesn't help digestion. To avoid falling asleep, students should do three things. First, eat a good breakfast. That will enhance their physical and mental well-being throughout the day. Second, they should watch what they eat for lunch. That has a big effect on afternoon energy levels. They should not eat too much sugar and flour if they want to stay awake. Third, they should sleep well at night.
In conclusion, I believe schools shouldn't allow students to take a nap after lunch.
Ronald Ling Pak-ki, 20, University of Hong Kong
