STOP! THE EFFECT OF CARRYING HEAVY BAG ON CHILDREN'S BACK

ATTENTION PARENTS/ GUARDIANS

Have you noticed how heavy the bag they carry is?

How many times have you noticed the posture of your children when they carry their bag ready to go to school? 

Have you noticed how they bend when walking?

Did I hear you say "Is that Important?"

WAIT A MINUTE AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURE BELOW!

A Facebook user Engr Mofe Van Zekins shared an eye-opening story of how his nephew had to undergo major surgery on his spinal cord due to the heavy book bag he’s been carrying to School.

As written on the user's timeline

" This is an eye opener for parents whose children attends Primary School.

The photos are images of my Nephew who attended Primary School and due to his heavy book bag he started walking with a bend and complained of back pain.
On visiting the doctor, he had to undergo major surgery to rectify the problem.
I plead with you don’t allow your child to lift a heavy school bag on his/her back.its very common among us nigerians. where we will buy all the textbooks our kids need and expect them to take it to school each day.

Please this can cause permanent disability to the child,to read is to be informed,don’t read alone SHARE because everyone has someone that’s has a child if you don’t have yet. "

Here is the screen shot of the post.

My advise to parent and guardians is to help these children check their bags and importantly monitor how many books they take to school in their bags. Have a copy of the time-table and use it to regulate their bag content. 

May God continue to protect our children from injury and unforeseen accidents.