When your mini-me puts on their first school uniform and lugs their oversized backpack onto their shoulders, you will either cry or celebrate. Maybe both. TBH, starting school has absolutely nothing to do with backpacks and everything to do with emotions running wild, parents questioning everything, and children suddenly deciding they only like one specific pair of socks. If your child is starting this Tuesday 27 Jan 2026 , just a heads up that it is shaping up to be a vile