Surprisingly, the school backpack, whilst earning its reputation as fashionable, is not necessarily meeting the mark on functionality and children are suffering because of it.

“If you have to carry something heavy, use a wheeled school bag. Otherwise, opt for a backpack.” He adds that tote bags or single-strap bags are fine but only for short-term use. “Long ...

Surprisingly, the school backpack, whilst earning its reputation as fashionable, is not necessarily meeting the mark on functionality and children are suffering because of it. Photo: Redd ...