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My child is embarrassed by their madrasah bag

By the Madrasah Bag team

Quick fix

Around ages 10–13 many children start refusing bright, cartoon or heavily printed madrasah bags. They're not rejecting madrasah, just the bag. Let them choose something plain and grown-up, like a black, tan or brown bag, or a bag that doubles for school, as long as the Quran still has its own cover or sleeve.

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Why it happens

Designs aimed at young children feel babyish by the last years of primary school
Teens want to blend in on the walk to the mosque
Worn or peeling bags look shabby. See bag peeling.

Options

A plain, classic bag: black, tan or brown suits a teenager and an adult.
Their everyday bag, with a Quran cover inside: fine as long as the Quran is protected and kept apart.
Let them choose: ownership matters at this age.
Subtle personalisation: initials rather than full names or big designs.

Buy once for the teen years

A well-made plain bag bought at 10 can last through secondary school and beyond. See madrasah bags by age. That's the idea behind our bag.

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What madrasah bag should a teenager use?

A plain, classic bag they're happy to be seen with, as long as the Quran has its own cover or sleeve inside.

See the Madrasah Bag size and care guide for our bag's dimensions.

My child is embarrassed by their madrasah bag

Why it happens

Options

Buy once for the teen years

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