Carrying a heavy school bag can have some serious effects on a child’s health. Some of the short-term effects of carrying a heavy school bag include back and shoulder pain, headaches, and fatigue. In the long-term, carrying a heavy school bag can lead to more serious problems such as bad posture, scoliosis, and chronic back pain.   It is a well-known fact that heavy school bags are burden to students. There are some things that parents can do to help ease the burden of their child’s heavy school bag. They can make sure that their child’s backpack is not too big or too small. They can also help adjust the straps so that it distribute the weight evenly. And finally, they can encourage their child to only carry what is necessary and leave unnecessary items at home.