Backpack injuries
Experts say a loaded backpack should not exceed fifteen percent of the child’s weight, but as many as 55 percent of today’s students are carrying loads far in excess of the recommended limit. Due to the increasing size of textbooks, and the removal of lockers for space and safety reasons, some students’ packs exceed 40 pounds, more than would be advisable for most adults.
The question, are the textbooks worth it?
