my daughter who is in secondary 1 this year has to carry a bag that can weigh up to 8kg. she herself only weighs 40kg. i feel sorry for her.i even wrote to the straits times forum page lamenting that schoolbags have been getting heavier over the years despite the increasing use of technology in the classroom. she also has to bring her erhuto school for her CCa twice a week,adding to her already heavy load.