Sometimes it seems books are too big for the classes that don?t use them frequently. These books just sit in students book bags, adding to the weight and making it unbearable.

If books were to be purchased as paperback, or in a series of small books that you could switch out as you finish each book, this would reduce weight and make it easier on students. Otherwise, a second set of books should be purchased so that students could take a book home for studying and homework, and leave one in the classroom for class work assignments. This would cut down on weight.

?Book bags hurt my back after school because they are so heavy, with so many books to carry all day,? said freshmen Vicki McCracken.

It is a proven fact that the weight of book bags can injure students? spines. The spine is very important, and one injury from carrying around a few useless books could damage a back for years.

Some people, and doctors recommend book bags with wheels to solve the students problems. These may work, but they also may not help at all.

Book bags are not designed for extreme weight and do not position weight properly to avoid spinal injuries. Sometimes students have back pains, and they carry their book bag on one shoulder. This method increases the chance of injuring their backs.

A Panama City Beach chiropractor told the News Herald ?Carrying that kind of weight all the time - it could have an effect, especially if they carry

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