Why it is important for students to carry lightweight school bags?
Did you read the news about the centre fixing the minimum weight of school bags for students? Though a lot has been said and written about students carrying heavy school bags, it is now that concrete action is being taken to lighten the load of the children. How do heavy school bags affect the child? There has been a lot of study about the ill effects of students carrying very heavy bags to school. According to the study, heavy school bags affect the child’s posture and have a detrimental effect on the growth and development of the spine. When children, especially younger children, carry heavy bags filled with heavy books, there are high chances of spine deformities. In order to compensate for the heavy weight on their backs, children tend to lean forward. The straps of the bags pull the muscles of the shoulder causing scars and sometimes muscle pull. Improper posture while walking affects the nervous system and makes the spine vulnerable to injuries. Moreover, the bones are not