
A parent's viral social media post highlighted the issue of heavy school bags after his Class 1 son, weighing 21 kg, was found to be carrying a 4.5 kg bag and tiffin. The father noted this exceeds the recommended limit of 10% of body weight and stated he had repeatedly raised the concern with the school. The post resonated with many parents sharing similar experiences, sparking debate on school accountability and student health.
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