Schools that don't allow backpacks? Huh?

pageturner
Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:02:31 +0000

Another reason for no backpacks in middle school:

Sixth graders start school very nervous about getting to class on time and having the right materials. So, what happens: they try to bring their lockers with them (everything in the backpacks).

So, picture little sixth graders, huge overstuffed backpacks, running to class, dodging big kids in the hall…

If they can’t wear backpacks, they have to plan ahead and get the right books for the right class. It’s kind of a training issue (plus, the back-health concerns).

When they get to high school, they can do what they want with their backpacks. By the time my son was in his senior year, he didn’t even where his locker was!