Contents
Preface
Introduction
Analysis
How are our children being turned into beasts of burden?
Can we do something?
Ways to reduce the risk
Miscellaneous recommendations
Conclusion
References
Description
As thousands of children begin or return to school this month, many face the prospect of lugging text books, copybooks, gym gear, art equipment and other materials to and from school every day. So it is perhaps not surprising that the issue of schoolbags and their contents is a cause of some concern for parents and the children who have to carry them.