Video Games vs Physical Activity...Blind Obediance?

We as coaches truly have to continue to work hard to reach inactive youth. Especially with the message that physical activity is not a punishment but a priviledge!

Checkout the brief article in yesterday's paper below on China's attempt to enforce physical education:

Time's up for teenage online players in China
HONG KONG --VIDEO GAMES

The Chinese government has launched a campaign to limit the number of hours teenagers spend online playing games. Under new rules that took effect Monday, Chinese Internet gaming companies must install a program that requires users to enter their ID card numbers.

After three hours, players younger than 18 are prompted to stop and "do suitable physical exercise."If they continue, the software slashes by half any points earned in the game. All points are wiped out if players stay on more than five hours.

The program is part of a government campaign to combat Internet gaming addiction, "clean up the Internet environment" and "promote civilized Internet use," according to guidelines issued by China's General Administration of Press and Publication. -- Associated Press

Okay now here's the problem. Yes it's an attempt to help control the video gaming addiction in youth. However, putting handcuff's on teenagers will only make the less active kids hate physical activity that much more! Why?

Well the issue is not so much the focus on physical activity, but instead putting a Velvet Rope around the opportunity to play video games.

So is this a bad idea by the Chinese Gov? Maybe not initially, but I guarantee you that this isn't the answer and that in the near future will create even more problems!

Blind obediance doesn't work but instead drives those involved farther away from following the leader!