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Does wearing heavy bags habitually, over time, stunt the growth of a growing teen?
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Growth Stunt: Not sure what you mean by wearing heavy bags (book bag strapped to back?) but it does not stunt growth. It can cause problems with your posture so don't do it.
Answered 12/9/2020
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