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What Are The Worst Things About 'Back to School' Time in Bed-Stuy?

It's time to send the kids back to school.

With Labor Day weekend here, it’s a true sign the it’s now time for the kids to head back to school.

Parents have been preparing by raiding the stores and getting their kids ready. There are effects all around Brooklyn when school is back in session.

We asked readers on Facebook what some of the worst things about back to school are. Here’s what some had to say.

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Michael Ring said, “Staples. x 10”

Janet Ricevuto wrote, “The school bus doesn't show up”

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Stefanie Johnson-Farrell added, “P.S. 58 asking for money for school supplies.”

Jennie Ariza-Galindo commented, “Transportation crowd!”

Meanwhile, some couldn’t think of many negatives.

Peter Shelsky said, “I can't think of anything! I love that time of year... New beginnings and looking forward to new friendships and my kids learning all sorts of new things... very exciting! No bad things.”

Diana Ortiz added, “Parking there is a nightmare otherwise I love back to school. Time for fresh starts good luck to all the children who will return to school in September!!”

What are your thoughts? What are some of the worst things about back to school? Tell us in the comments section below. Stay tuned when we will ask what the best things about sending the kids back to school are.


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