How To Pack A Backpack To Avoid Injury
You’re likely familiar with the common parental complaint the amount of homework today’s students are given is hurting them mentally and physically. Whether you have been one of the many making this claim or not, there is actual validity to it. In fact, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported as many as 14,424 Americans have been treated for backpack-related injuries in a year. Not only that, but the associated cost, in terms of lifelong medical bills, lost wages, pain, suffering, and legal liability is believed to be upwards of 300 million dollars. As the focus for most parents and students alike has shifted to preparing for school and resuming the routine of homework and afterschool activities, the best thing you can do for your child (and yourself) is learn how to pack those backpacks for school, work, and other events in a way that will avoid an injury. Use these tips as a guide to help you choose and pack a backpack the right way.