[AidanMatthews216]

"Hello, AidanMatthews216. It appears you haven't posted on our forums in several weeks. Why not take a few moments to ask a question, offer some advice, or just engage in friendly conversation with another member in any one of our forums? We miss you!"

Really? I'm touched. Well, I've been meaning to ask this anyway.

I am itching, dying really, to try polyphasic sleep. Since reading about it on Steve's blog, it has refused to leave my mind. I think I'd relish the challenge as well as the possible benefits (although I can only do it as an experiment; I'd have to drop it within a few months.) I am only 16 but I see no reason to believe I'm incapable of making the transition, or at least of trying. The only problem is my parents. I can't possibly do this under their noses. I need their support.

But how to convince them? Although my parents are very understanding and supportive and generally have difficulty saying "no," I'm not sure how this plan would sit with them. I can imagine that they'd be worried about the health risks, and a little incredulous as all the evidence comes from the claims of a few scattered bloggers, most of whom gave up after a short period. In light of the fact that I recently quit school (to unschool) I have all the time in the world, but rigidly timed napping may still clash with my schedule.

How could I go about this?

P. S. It would be extra wonderful to try PS because I'm sure I'd be given some kind of credit with my homeschool program if I did it as an experiment/project.