Teachers say backpacks have quietly become purses. Doctors say that's how kids end up leaning forward just to walk.

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more. Although 10% to 15% of a child’s body weight is often cited as a backpack guideline,…

Teachers say backpacks have quietly become purses. Doctors say that's how kids end up leaning forward just to walk.