How do you feel about the increasing textbook and backpack weight and why?

I want to know what others think about the rising weights of textbooks. I'm in eighth grade and the new books this year are all over 6 pounds. I'm writing an article about textbook weights and would like to know what other people think about this, since many students in middle school on average weigh 90-100 pounds, and it is recommended by AOTA that students should carry no more than 15% of their weight (13-15 pounds).



And please no "just wait until you get to college" remarks.How do you feel about the increasing textbook and backpack weight and why?
I agree with keypoint about the one shouldered backpack thing. I too have back problems that came from doing so. The problem with too much weight in the backpack is that it will change a person's center of gravity and make them compensate using different muscle groups which can cause severe strain. Since those people are still growing, it can cause detrimental effects to their physical health.How do you feel about the increasing textbook and backpack weight and why?
Heavey textbooks are designed to employ chiropractors http://www.greentextbooks.com/

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How do you feel about the increasing textbook and backpack weight and why?
This is a great question because I am convinced that carrying heavy schoolbooks has caused me some neck and shoulder problems that I still have to deal with aged 31. I used to carry my back pack on one shoulder which was a stupid thing to do with hindsight. Even on two shoulders though I don't think it's good for kids.