Back Packs In Public Schools Essay, Research Paper

There is no reason that students cannot wear backpacks

in public schools. Backpacks are needed to carry paper,

pens, books, and other school supplies. There is too much of

a need for backpacks in schools to not allow students to

carry them.

Most schools no longer allow students to carry book

bags. Schools have stopped allowing students to carry

backpacks for a couple of reasons. They clutter the isles

and they make it easier for students to conceal guns, drugs,

and other contraband.

The problem of students caring weapons and drugs to

school is not as major in the area I am from. I went to

school in the Putnam County School District. Putnam County

could allow students to carry book bags until it becomes a

threat. There are also other alternatives to solving the

problem. Students who wish to carry backpacks could buy

clear or mesh bags. The school board could reduce the size

of schools.

With large schools, students become lost and they are

more likely to commit such violent acts like that of what we

saw at Columbine. Smaller schools provide more of a

community. “Smaller schools make kids feel connected”(Eyre

2).

Students need to be allowed to carry book bags in