
A father in Maharashtra has sparked a widespread discussion about the excessive weight of school bags carried by young children. His six-year-old son, weighing 21 kg, carries a bag and tiffin weighing 4.5 kg, significantly exceeding the recommended 10% of body weight. The father has repeatedly raised the issue with the school without resolution. The post resonated with many parents who shared similar experiences, highlighting concerns about child health, outdated school practices, and the need for stricter enforcement of existing guidelines.
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