Cool Backpacks for Middle School Boys

Tween boys need backpacks that aren't overly cutesy, and especially at middle school boys need to ditch some of the characters of earlier years.  There's too much frustration ahead for the youngster with a childish pack, and while he may love his faves of yesteryear, facing unkind remarks and rude behavior is a reality for too many middle schoolers.  Help him with the transition by thinking about the backpack you choose...make sure that he's fine with the choice.  Colorful isn't bad, especially if it's trendy and interesting.  Just run it by your son first. 

One of the brands I like for middle school boys bookbags is Quicksilver.  There are lots of designs and plenty of motifs, both plain and colorful.  You will find just a few displayed here, but be sure to check out their line.

Tweens and School Bags: The Abyss!

Have you ever taken a good look in the school bag of your tween?  The organizational abilities of most tweens seem to be seriously lacking, and having taught and parented this unique age range, I can honestly say that my first instinct when a tween is falling behind in school is to check out that tween school bag.  If there are a multitude of crumpled papers, pencil pieces, and who knows what else, you can just about bet that the organizational style of your tween is impacting grades and school performance. 

You can work on those organizational skills, but picking out an organizable school bag or backpack can help your tween.  The tool won't solve the problem, of course, as a tool is only as good as its operator. This blog is dedicated to providing some helpful tips to the parent of tweens, in terms of selecting, and organizing, a good school bag.