There is no doubt about it, I'm feeling rather clever this morning. After pushing myself to try some new trails on my mountain bike, I was cooling off at home when I realized I figured out a new mental disorder. I must do more research before I can figure out how to get this disorder listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). I thought Activity Non Compliance Disorder (ANCD) might be a good name, but I may just shorten it to Activity Deficit Disorder (or perhaps there actually should be two, depending on the compliance factor).
I think the drugs companies would likely endorse this. After all, they have drugs for inattention, sexual disfunction, and physical prowess. Why not invent a drug that will help those poor little souls who can't get themselves away from their DS gaming system or what have you? The children who can not make it around the track once, walking or running, without melting down. The adults who are out of breath going up the stairs or around the block because they think it's more important to find out (insert TV reference here) . Their brains aren't functioning correctly. A drug would certainly make them capable of seeing what they are missing. The people who start a fitness program but don't complete should be seen as non-compliant.
Is it possible when not to get overwhelmed when trying to change the worlds belief's systems? In fact, I'd be pretty happy to change one little school board at a time. It is possible to value kids who excel at sitting and learning, and those who excel at moving and learning. After all, there are a lot of professions that need those people who can use their muscles extensively (not just to get to their cars). Firefighters, policemen, conservation officers, hockey players, and dancers to name a few. What if all the kids who had natural athletic ability thought they were "bad" because they craved an environment that used their whole bodies?
just a little frustrated with the school system and society as a whole. Not meant to insult anyone on medication.
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