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Ellen White's writings emphasize the importance of regularity and sufficient sleep, especially for youth. Here are the key points from her books: - "The importance of regularity in the time for eating and sleeping should not be overlooked. Since the work of building up the body takes place during the hours of rest, it is essential, especially in youth, that sleep should be regular and abundant." (Education, p. 205) - "In regulating the hours for sleep, there should be no haphazard work. Students should not form the habit of burning the midnight oil and taking the hours of the day for sleep. If they have been accustomed to doing this at home, they should correct the habit, going to bed at a seasonable hour. They will then rise in the morning refreshed for the duties of the day. In our schools the lights should be put out at half past nine." (Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 297) - "Nature will restore their vigor and strength in their sleeping hours, if her laws are not violated." (Healthful Living, p. 46) While Ellen White does not specify an exact number of hours, she stresses that sleep should be "regular and abundant," and that going to bed at a "seasonable hour" (with lights out by 9:30 p.m. in schools) is ideal. She also warns against wasting the bright morning hours in bed. In summary: Ellen White recommends regular, early, and sufficient sleep, especially for young people, but does not give a specific number of hours. The principle is to get enough sleep to be refreshed and ready for the duties of the day. References: - White, E. G. (1903). Education, p. 205. - White, E. G. (1913). Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students, p. 297. - White, E. G. (1897). Healthful Living, p. 46.