Teenagers generally want to stay up later in the evening and sleep longer in the morning than children do. This may be due to____.

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Changes in melatonin secretion, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns, is one factor that contributes to teenagers wanting to stay up later and sleep longer. During puberty, the release of melatonin is delayed, which makes it harder for teenagers to fall asleep earlier in the evening.

Teenagers Generally Want to Stay Up Later in the Evening