Back-to-school shopping is hitting wallets harder than a pop quiz this year! Parents across the U.S. and beyond are facing sticker shock as inflation and tariffs drive up prices on everything from notebooks to laptops. 💻📓
With supply chains still recovering and economic pressures lingering, families are making tough choices: Do we buy the cheaper backpack that might not last the semester, or cut back on extracurricular activities? One mom in Ohio told us: 'It’s like choosing between school supplies and groceries some weeks.'
This isn’t just a local issue – parents worldwide are caught in the same financial squeeze. Experts suggest shopping second-hand stores and bulk-buying groups, but let’s be real: when even crayons feel like luxury items, something’s gotta give. 🖍️💔
While policymakers debate solutions, parents are left doing mental math in store aisles. As one TikTok user put it: 'Back-to-school shopping 2023 = adulting level: expert.' 🛒💡
