November 5th,2023 daylight savings time ended and many people have a lot to say about it. 

Daylight saving time is the idea to move an hour of sunlight from the early morning to the evening, so that people can make more use of daylight.To farmers, daylight saving time is a disruptive schedule foisted on them by the federal government; To some parents, it’s a nuisance that can throw bedtime into chaos. To small business owners, it’s great.

There are many theories and myths behind why it started.A popular myth even blamed farmers for its existence.Benjamin Franklin is often credited as the first to suggest it in the 18th century, after he realized he was wasting his Parisian mornings by staying in bed.

One of the oldest arguments for daylight saving time is that it can save energy costs. There have been many conflicting studies about whether it actually does.

There are many benefits to daylight savings time. Daylight savings times longer hours to be more specific. It promotes safety by making it safe for joggers, people walking dogs, children playing outside, and it allows drivers to see more easily and there is a decline of criminal activity. 

Along with benefits there are also many cons contributed with daylight savings time. Research shows when the clocks change, our rhythms of waking and first exposure to morning light change, too. With this comes compromised sleep quality, sleep debt, and reduced cognitive function. It has also been proven that there is an associated rise in cardiovascular disease, higher risk of heart attacks, injuries, and fatal car accidents a week after the shift. 

Personally, daylight savings time doesn’t have much of an effect on me which is why I feel it should continue. Although we lose an hour of sleep when the clock moves forward, it is fairly easy to adjust too and not that big of a deal as people may make it seem. 

I enjoy that the days are brighter and longer during that time allowing me to get many things done. These things include school work, spending time with my family, and taking advantage of the remaining light to do activities outside safely and without a worry of what happens when dark hits. 

While daylight saving time may be a burden for some, it shouldn’t be a big deal or serious enough issue for people to make campaigns against it.