Should middle school children have lockers in school?

Viper-Vic

My 11 year old daughter is upset that she doesn't and wanted me to ask.
Her backpack is over 30 pounds and has to be brought to all her classes and home with her.
What do you all think.
Remember an 11 year old will be reading these answers.
Thanks.

Answer
Tell the principal. Kids often get back problems because of heavy backpacks, they are at an age where they are growing and having a 30 lbs backpack on your back for the five minutes between each class is enough to hurt it. I blame this for my shortness and back problems.

There is even a law about this:
http://poynter.org/dg.lts/id.2/aid.7427/column.htm

Does having a heavy backpack stunt upper body growth?

Xcal

I have a short upper body, so I think this might be the reason. I weigh 110 pounds and probably have a 15 pound backpack, what do you think?

Answer
Jane Sadler, a physician at Baylor Medical Center in Garland, Texas, said children's growth plates could be affected by undue stress. This would not stunt growth but may cause the early onset of arthritis in later life.

The experts recommended investing in relatively light backpacks, which place the weight on the shoulders, and with adjustable straps to prevent heavy loads from moving or being slung lower down the back.

Sorry buddy, sometimes genetics just suck.

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