Backpacks make it easy to carry all of your school essentials.
Balancing all those books, papers, notebooks, binders, and
school supplies in your arms would be pretty tough without one.
And all the little zippered pockets and compartments can help
keep you organized. But backpacks also can be a real pain.
Here's why: They can cause injuries if kids trip over them or
hit someone with one — accidentally or on purpose. They're heavy
so you don't want one to fall on your head or your hand. And
heavy backpacks also can strain your neck and back. Because
backpacks are a fact of kid life, let's talk about backpack
safety. Two Rules to Remember Here are two big backpacking
rules: Watch that backpack! Like a disobedient pet, backpacks
can get away from you sometimes, so keep an eye on yours. Keep
it out of the way where people are walking, such as hallways,
the middle aisle on the bus, and the walkway between desks in
class. You'll also want to watch out for falling backpacks if
you've stored it on the top shelf of yo