Sleep, homework, PE and class rankings all have written rules; if a school isn't meeting them, you can raise it
- Moderate value
- Evidence B
- Saves time
- For: Child aged 3–18
- Free
- Takes minutes
- Some willpower
In plain words
The documents state that primary school students should sleep 10 hours a day, middle school students 9 hours, and high school students 8 hours. Primary school morning classes generally start no earlier than 8:20, and secondary school no earlier than 8:00. In 2025 it was further required that students get at least 2 hours of physical activity every day and that students not be ranked by exam scores. If a child is chronically short of sleep, check against these rules first, and don't blame the child for dawdling first.
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Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 30, tip 10. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer