The unsuspected powers of the backpack on the development of your child!

The backpack is today an essential baggage. It is everywhere: on the street, in museums, in schools, in companies and even on vacation! Firmly attached to the shoulders From the youngest to adults, it participates in daily life of each generation.

And on closer inspection, one can't help but compare it to a snail shell. Thanks to him, the human being has found a way to transport his home. The Children's backpack thus acquires the status oftransitional object traveling with him in all areas of his life.  

From the living room to the classroom, from extracurricular activities to holidays... He follows the child faithfully. Sometimes Ring bindersometimes Sports bag, he presents himself as a reassuring companion, testifying to the attachment and trust of parents towards their offspring. Find out how this simple luggage item will become a Essential accessory in your child's life.

More than just luggage: the child's backpack is an everyday companion

A personal and identity object

The backpack is your child who chose it. It was a few months ago, in anticipation of the start of the school year, that your schoolboy (or schoolgirl) set his sights on him. This luggage higher than wide is perfectly adapted to his style, his tastes and his morphology. Since then, he has accompanied her every day on the way to school.

Never without your bag!

This charming binder represents the identity of your little being. Over time, it has been personalized: for some it has suffered the turmoil and wrath inherent in the emotions of its owner; In others it has received attention (integration of a key ring, a nice scarf on the handle ...)

It then obtains the status of personalized accessory. And according to a widely recognized trend in psychology, the personalization of objects can help develop individual identity. An essential step in the proper development for the proper development of the child.

An emotional attachment

According to Donald Winnicott, a British psychoanalyst, transitional objects help build a sense of security. The backpack then becomes an ally in the daily life of the child, thus bringing him comfort during transitions from one environment to another:

• from his room to school;
• from mom's home to dad's;
• From the house to the holiday rental...

In addition, owning your own backpack gives the child a sense of independence at the same time as it imposes a certain responsibility. By taking care of this fellow traveler, he learns autonomy. The latter will promote his personal development.

The educational role of the backpack: learning responsibility and autonomy

"Tell me the secret to being a man
Is it really so mysterious?
For me, hatching the big red flower
That would be wonderful
I would like to walk like you
And speak like you
Do as you do, everything"
Excerpt from The Jungle Book (1967) Being a man like you

A symbol of responsibility

Having the charge of one's own baggage instills a sense of responsibility in the child. Moreover, from an early age, it is up to the latter to take care of it. For school or for a family outing, his parents help him fill it with the essentials he will need for his day: snack, school book, favorite toy. Little by little, he will know how to prepare his bag alone according to the different situations.

Another burden falls on the child: the transport of the luggage! By offering him a backpack, you allow him access to a certain responsibility. And by the same token, you show him your confidence in him.

A step towards independence

The use of child luggage also contributes to the evolution of autonomy. Indeed, the young person feels tall and competent when carrying his own backpack. This independence is encouraged by many educators. Among them: Maria Montessori, Italian doctor, stressed the importance of providing children with opportunities to experience autonomy in order to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem.

The choice of a backpack adapted to his size and corpulence reinforces the impression of independence. The child is able to carry his own baggage, like the grown-ups, without hurting himself. In addition, the opportunity to choose your backpack, whether it is the effigy of your favorite superhero or your favorite animal, is a rewarding experience that allows him to express his individuality while taking part in an important decision.

This baggage, as banal as it is, becomes a wonderful educational tool by accompanying the growing little being on the path of responsibility and autonomy and preparing him to face the challenges of life with confidence and assurance.

Beyond comfort: a reassuring and adapted landmark

A safe landmark

Every child needs consistency and familiarity to feel safe, especially in times of transition. In this sense, the backpack, an everyday companion, offers a constant and reassuring landmark.

Whether he changes environment from home to school or from school to extracurricular activities, the child can count on this faithful ally to accompany them and bring a welcome constancy. The luggage, filled with its familiar belongings, offers a dose of predictability and comfort in an ever-changing world.

An object adapted to the morphology of the child

Let's talk about the shape of this transgenerational baggage. All in height, it fits perfectly the back of the human being. In addition, thanks to its adjustable shoulder straps, it adapts perfectly to the morphology of the child. Thus, the ideal backpack is comfortable and safe.

It is essential to choose it at the right size, with padded shoulder straps to avoid back pain and a suitable weight. Many brands today offer ergonomic models, designed to distribute weight evenly and prevent postural problems.

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Thus, the backpack is not just a practical object to carry things. It is a reassuring landmark in the daily life of the child. Carefully chosen to adapt perfectly to its morphology, it contributes to both its physical and emotional well-being.

From school to holidays: the indispensable travel companion

The backpack on a walk

Far from school benches and the daily context, the backpack takes on a new dimension during travel and holidays. He becomes the guardian of precious objects, from the inseparable blanket to the treasures gleaned on the beach or on the hiking trail.

And then, it is not uncommon to see him turn into an improvised play partner during the long hours of waiting at the airport or a pillow for a nap on the train. In short, the backpack becomes a kind of transportable "mini-house", reassuring and familiar, within the new environments explored.

An accessory that makes the link between two homes

For girls and boys of separated parents, the backpack can become an even stronger symbol. Like a bridge between two homes, it accompanies the young person in his transitions, conveying familiar objects from one place to another.

Thus, it helps to preserve a sense of continuity and security for the child, and to ensure a smooth transition between the two environments.

More than just a storage tool, the child's backpack becomes a confidant, travel companion and secure link between the worlds crossed by your child. It accompanies the latter without its growth and evolution, reassures it and allows it to develop its independence and responsibility. Whether for everyday life, holidays or transitions between two homes, the backpack plays an important role in the child's life. Here is a beautiful accessory to accompany his young years! All you have to do is choose it well...

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Sources:

- one.be: Transitional objects and phenomena

- The Jungle Book, 1967 Disney films