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Back-to-school stressing parents' finances, schedules and peace of mind

Spending by families on back-to-school supplies, apps, and digital products is expected to total in the billions, adding more stress to financially fragile Americans.

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It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic and off-and-on shutdowns around the country have taken a massive toll on the nation’s economy, health care system and citizens, with schools and colleges trying to find ways to educate students even as they keep a wary eye on infection and death rates.

Two recent surveys help quantify how much stress back-to-school season is putting on parents struggling to deal with financial hardship and meet school requirements that often mean kids are at home grappling with online learning and requiring that someone be there with them.

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Greg Land

Greg Land covers topics including verdicts and settlements and insurance-related litigation for the Daily Report in Atlanta.

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