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I have a lot of fond memories of school supply shopping when I was younger--the Twister erasers and colorful designed Trapper Keepers I got to choose were part of the fun I associated with having to go to school.

Sadly, my little cousins don't get to the same enjoyment that I once did. With elementary schools now pooling supplies, a lot of kids don't even get to use the supplies their parents bought for them. And, if you happen to wander the school supply aisles at your local Target, you'll frequently hear parents complaining about it.

Here's an insightful article by Charlotte Hays on the effects of this whole communal supplies deal. The Communal Pencil.