The sight f school children weighed down with heavy satchels should rouse the pity of anyone. The children might tire easily and even dislike the idea of going to school. Parents should be worried that the heavy satchels might strain their child’s back and even injure their spine.
The worry is justifiable. Heavy backpacks do pose a problem it is not just the struggle the children have to go through, there is also the health hazard. Experts say a heavy load, distributed unevenly and carried day after day, will cause stress to the growing spine. This could stunt the children and even cripple him. However, several steps could be taken to alleviate the problem. The key one is to follow the advice children should not carry unnecessary things like computer games and toys to school. Such things add to the weight and are best left at home. Children should also pack their bags according to the timetable. Only books and items needed needed for the day should be packed. Care should also be taken to distribute the contents evenly in the bag.
The main concerns in overcoming the problem of heavy bag packs should be to avoid any injury to the children’s spine. The measures mentioned above should be achieved that to a large extend.
Vocabulary
Strain—injure yourself
Hazard—demage
Alleviate—lessen
Appropriate—suitable
