Gambling Exposed to children

[michellee]

The technology is like a knife that has two faces. If we can use it with the right, we will get the benefits, but we can drag into a crime if it is not.

Yes, it happened in many places. I see not just gambling, but many are too open about sex and sarcasm and can not respect older people. I do not know if their parents do not teach about that, but I realize that it is because of a wrong association with their friends.

Hopefully, parents can realize that their kids are too important because if they can teach good to their kids, they will have children who are devoted to their parents.

I agree with your thoughts, that why parents should really be able to supervise and direct their children properly in every use of the internet today, if parents are careless in providing good education for children, it will certainly make the child have bad behavior later , especially now that the government recommends doing online learning, and children get the freedom to use their laptops, smartphones or tablets and if there is no strict supervision of course they will access bad things in between their study time, in my opinion, 80% of children today are smarter in accessing the internet than their parents.

You are right. I agree that 80% of children are smarter than their parents, so when they access the internet, besides doing online learning at their home, they also play games that can make them addicted and forget their duty as a student. I rarely find children who learn from the internet than those who play games or I can say the number of them will be bigger for those who play games than studying.

We can imagine what will happen to them if they visit the gambling games coincidentally. Maybe they will invite their friends to play gambling games together at one of their homes because their parents are too busy with their work.

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[LogitechMouse]

The technology is like a knife that has two faces. If we can use it with the right, we will get the benefits, but we can drag into a crime if it is not.

Yes, it happened in many places. I see not just gambling, but many are too open about sex and sarcasm and can not respect older people. I do not know if their parents do not teach about that, but I realize that it is because of a wrong association with their friends.

Hopefully, parents can realize that their kids are too important because if they can teach good to their kids, they will have children who are devoted to their parents.

I agree with your thoughts, that why parents should really be able to supervise and direct their children properly in every use of the internet today, if parents are careless in providing good education for children, it will certainly make the child have bad behavior later , especially now that the government recommends doing online learning, and children get the freedom to use their laptops, smartphones or tablets and if there is no strict supervision of course they will access bad things in between their study time, in my opinion, 80% of children today are smarter in accessing the internet than their parents.

In today's world, parents are becoming careless for some reasons that is why they can't supervise their children most of the time and knowing that most of the people are using the internet there really is a high chance that they might see some gambling sites or anything that is related to gambling.

Some possible reasons why parents can't supervise their children is:
1. Work - This is the main reason. Parents go to their work leaving their children with either their maids or any of their relatives who are just watching them and aren't seeing what they are doing in their gadgets.
2. Parents themselves - There are some parents out there who really is careless thus, children will have a higher chance of getting exposed to these gambling sites or gambling apps.

On the other hand though, there might be a chance that whenever the child see that site they will be curious and will ask to their parents if what is that site or app. As a parent, you must know what are the good and bad things the child must know and these gambling apps or sites are a bad thing for them .

[Fredomago]

Limits have to be set to avoid this possibility, most parents love their children and want for them to have what they did not had as children, but besides giving them an easy live it is also necessary to put in them the values you consider important, so it is important to teach them that there are many other ways to entertain yourself than to look at an electronic device all day, and in that case the chances they develop an addiction to gambling, social media or video games will be significantly reduced.

Keeping children away from gadgets in today's modern era is certainly a difficult thing because indeed it has become their entertainment, especially those who introduce gadgets to these children are their own parents, I see in my country even parents have bought gadgets for their children who are only 7 years old and they make excuses for their children to be busy playing games so as not to cry or disturb their parents work.
Then when we introduce something that we don't deserve to give to children, will they easily let it go?
I do not think so...!

Got your point and I can admit to that, as a parent, I do sometimes use gadgets to keep my kids away from me while working. Instead of playing with them or answering every question they've got, I'm allowing them to play in their own gadgets or let them watch videos from YouTube.

Simple and easy to see them quietly enjoying, but I also making sure that all the games that inside their gadgets are games that I fully allow them and those videos though sometimes there are channels which is not good as influenced that I may skip but mostly If I've got the chance I quickly ask them to change it up.

Being a parent ain't easy but due to love that we have for our kids, we don't want them to be exposed especially with things that will harmed them not only as young kids but until they grow we should always need to be there for them.

[wxa7115]

Gambling at such a young age is not open to children it will push them into more destruction. From this time onwards their physical development begins to slow down and they cannot judge right from wrong many are prone to emotions at present we do not have enough play space so children and teenagers are relying on electronic devices at home. Being accustomed to brain dependent games, forgetting body dependent games getting physically lazy children's physical and mental growth is not going well, they are slowly becoming addicted to gambling due to technology dependence.

In theory gambling should not be available to kids but we know that the theory and the reality are not the same, we know that kids thanks to the Internet have access to a lot of stuff that is not good for them and this is not going to change even if you are able to put some filters on their devices.

So the only way to avoid that your kids gamble is to be honest with them and tell them why this is not a good idea and hope they understand and appreciate the lesson you are imparting to them.

[blockman]

Yes, there are other things that the parents can do for their children offline and won't show and teach them how to gamble because that will give their children initial thoughts that it is okay to gamble because their parents say so. I agree about having the chat online, they can read things, nasty chats from other people that they don't even know if they will be introduced to it and that's a good solution just to find something to play with offline.

I wouldnt see this as a good idea and as a parent i wouldnt really be teaching my child any forms of gambling and wont really be making out some demo about it as best as i can.

You could eventually tell your children without the need of demonstration because once they do get hold or knowledge on how to gamble then you cant assure if they would really be avoiding it on next time encounter

or would dive in to play just because they do already know on how to play and we know that young minds are way too curious in things which its high probability that it could really happen.

Well, I'm also against it and that's why I agree if there are other things offline that they can do and won't show anything that's related to gambling or teach their children with that in any sense that would be the better idea. We know how the new generation of kids today.
They're very well with technology and they won't stop if they've started anything that has been told them to start. They'll adopt that until they grow up and that's why it is important to teach only something that's going to be good for them.

[Lordhermes]

Children are mostly influenced by what they are told,and what they see their friends doing.Gambling has become what every one is doing,and therefore children are not an exception.
Easy access to phone has even made it more easier for children to know how to gamble,because they see it every day on line,they see their elder brothers gambling,and so therefore,they are influenced to do so.
They discuss about it at where they gather to play,so therefore,they are tempted to gamble.The society today have made gambling too known to the extent children always want to gamble the moment they have little fund at their disposal.

[witcher_sense]

So the only way to avoid that your kids gamble is to be honest with them and tell them why this is not a good idea and hope they understand and appreciate the lesson you are imparting to them.

I totally agree with you, we should talk to our children and explain to them what the pros (if any) and cons of gambling are. We shouldn't render gambling as if it is forbidden fruit because, in that case, our kids will have dangerous temptations to taste it. Gambling is entertainment, and you pay your money to make some fun. Sometimes you are lucky, which means you get your money back and even more. Sometimes you are not. You take risks, play, win and lose. No need to risk your last savings, do not turn fun into a sick addiction. If you can have fun without investing money and without taking risks, do it. Kids, unlike adults, are very ingenious in finding ways to make fun. You shouldn't restrict them, you should encourage them to think critically.

[john_nautica]

Yes any children or underage person can easily access gambling websites and we can't really control that what we can do is to supervise our children or monitor them I think there are some applications where you can limit which websites will your children can access, I think that's pretty useful in regards with streaming sites that shows gambling I think there should be a warning that it's only for 18+ users.

[delfastTions]

So the only way to avoid that your kids gamble is to be honest with them and tell them why this is not a good idea and hope they understand and appreciate the lesson you are imparting to them.

I totally agree with you, we should talk to our children and explain to them what the pros (if any) and cons of gambling are. We shouldn't render gambling as if it is forbidden fruit because, in that case, our kids will have dangerous temptations to taste it.

This is all correct, but there is a huge problem, which is that every child communicates not only with parents, but also with other children at school.  And these children may be too bad and give your child a trashy example and behavior and actions.  There is also influence directly from the Internet.  
Finally, the age of the child comes when he does not listen to his parents at all, do not perceive and the parents lose their authority and influence on the child.  
This is the main problem.

[passwordnow]

Yes any children or underage person can easily access gambling websites and we can't really control that what we can do is to supervise our children or monitor them I think there are some applications where you can limit which websites will your children can access, I think that's pretty useful in regards with streaming sites that shows gambling I think there should be a warning that it's only for 18+ users.

You can restrict that through the admin's control and access to your network or, you can simply block most of the websites you think that your children will visit through their gadgets if they own one. There's a way to block their access through it if you think that you cannot stop them. It's a choice for allowing them and make them exposed on it but if you don't want them to be exposed, you have to do something like this in order to stop them.

[geegaw]

So the only way to avoid that your kids gamble is to be honest with them and tell them why this is not a good idea and hope they understand and appreciate the lesson you are imparting to them.

I totally agree with you, we should talk to our children and explain to them what the pros (if any) and cons of gambling are. We shouldn't render gambling as if it is forbidden fruit because, in that case, our kids will have dangerous temptations to taste it.

This is all correct, but there is a huge problem, which is that every child communicates not only with parents, but also with other children at school.  And these children may be too bad and give your child a trashy example and behavior and actions.  There is also influence directly from the Internet.  
Finally, the age of the child comes when he does not listen to his parents at all, do not perceive and the parents lose their authority and influence on the child.  
This is the main problem.

Parents probably really don't communicate better with their children than kids their age and live in the same environment with them every day, the hidden and gambling-related threat that can be brewed from the innocent and shared moments of children, therefore, except for the communication space, parents should also choose a suitable environment for their children, pay more attention to the teacher's teaching style and be wary of strange actions. Finally, parents should understand their child's personality well, sometimes pure and innate docility can determine the likelihood of exposure to gambling.

[Mahanton]

Yes any children or underage person can easily access gambling websites and we can't really control that what we can do is to supervise our children or monitor them I think there are some applications where you can limit which websites will your children can access, I think that's pretty useful in regards with streaming sites that shows gambling I think there should be a warning that it's only for 18+ users.

You can restrict that through the admin's control and access to your network or, you can simply block most of the websites you think that your children will visit through their gadgets if they own one. There's a way to block their access through it if you think that you cannot stop them. It's a choice for allowing them and make them exposed on it but if you don't want them to be exposed, you have to do something like this in order to stop them.

It would be pointless because if you do tend nor plan on blocking them via Router or admin access then they could just simply switch on to mobile date which means they could really make out some access without you knowing and blocking it into their phone is something not really that effective as they could simply bypass it with ease.Nowadays this technology does really help out about accessibility into certain things online.
No matter how you do hate for them to access or touching those things but still they would likely to experience nor having some exposure in to it.
Thing here is on how you do make out some good parenting.

[DarkDays]

Yes any children or underage person can easily access gambling websites and we can't really control that what we can do is to supervise our children or monitor them I think there are some applications where you can limit which websites will your children can access, I think that's pretty useful in regards with streaming sites that shows gambling I think there should be a warning that it's only for 18+ users.

You can restrict that through the admin's control and access to your network or, you can simply block most of the websites you think that your children will visit through their gadgets if they own one. There's a way to block their access through it if you think that you cannot stop them. It's a choice for allowing them and make them exposed on it but if you don't want them to be exposed, you have to do something like this in order to stop them.

Yes, for some parents this is the option to stop their children from watching unsuitable material but this is not to say that they'll never watch it or even then have access to it. They can still do so from their phone or their friends phone, or through other means.

Which is why it is more important to explain the risks and why their access was limited, in this manner they're more likely to see eye to eye and understand. But for sure exposure of children to gambling is not healthy and should be avoided at all costs.

[Fortify]

These days I'm seeing many Youtubers and Twitch streamers are promoting Gambling websites [Dice, Sports Betting] and Poker Apps.

I know it's ok to gamble for having fun and socially but I don't think young people should be exposed to this when they're in school.
Most of them will only imagine "What 'IF' i win 1000x of this amount and i'll be able to do this and that"

The first thing where will they get the money, even if they get pocket money and use that to gamble then they'll slowly develop the habit of gambling disregarding short-term winnings - if they occur.

They'll pay a huge price with the tension they'll have thinking about this when their whole life is ahead.

I think education will be the only thing that can save children from getting addicted to gambling. The standard of education seems to vary so wildly, even with supposedly consistent curriculums and key topics are often brushed over or not fully explored. Math for instance can teach kids complex subjects like algebra/calculus but the practical usage of such calculations are often missing. It would be far better in terms of gambling to try and practically explain how odds work, how compounding works, what mortgages/interest rates/credit cards/debts are and how making the wrong decision (like borrowing then wasting large sums) can really affect them long term. They need to be taught some of the many tricks that put psychological pressure on them and be taught as independent thinkers, rather than simply following the crowd.

[passwordnow]

Yes any children or underage person can easily access gambling websites and we can't really control that what we can do is to supervise our children or monitor them I think there are some applications where you can limit which websites will your children can access, I think that's pretty useful in regards with streaming sites that shows gambling I think there should be a warning that it's only for 18+ users.

You can restrict that through the admin's control and access to your network or, you can simply block most of the websites you think that your children will visit through their gadgets if they own one. There's a way to block their access through it if you think that you cannot stop them. It's a choice for allowing them and make them exposed on it but if you don't want them to be exposed, you have to do something like this in order to stop them.

Yes, for some parents this is the option to stop their children from watching unsuitable material but this is not to say that they'll never watch it or even then have access to it. They can still do so from their phone or their friends phone, or through other means.

Which is why it is more important to explain the risks and why their access was limited, in this manner they're more likely to see eye to eye and understand. But for sure exposure of children to gambling is not healthy and should be avoided at all costs.

That's for sure but as long as you've explained why you did that and they cannot visit certain websites including the online casinos and other material that they shouldn't be visiting at their age, I think that you've done well already. Now, the next problem comes in as what you've said that they can still gain access through the help of others but as long as you've educated your kids about it. I think that they'll be obedient and they'll avoid those websites including those that are related to gambling.

[South Park]

The ultimate thing that they shouldn't even do is that they shouldn't even let the children hold gadgets that doesn't help them in their formative years because whether we don't like it or like, those formative spent on gadgets is going to retard the growth of the mind of the children.

At this point in time, we can't do that the world is in pandemic and many countries are on lockdown, so the classes are held online children are now using gadgets just to go online, and since they cannot go out to play, they have nothing to go to but their gadgets to play on their favorite gaming sites, to watch their favorite artist on Youtube, gadgets are part of growing up of kids now.

Unfortunately this is the case, I have never been very friendly to the idea of the kids spending a lot of time in front of those devices as I think it hinders them somewhat, especially when it comes to the interaction with their peers, but right now this is not a choice, kids need to use those devices to learn and to interact with other kids as in many places classes are still not taking place and kids need to study remotely, which in turn exposes them to all kind of dangers including the possibility of gambling at an early age.

[Kelvinid]

The ultimate thing that they shouldn't even do is that they shouldn't even let the children hold gadgets that doesn't help them in their formative years because whether we don't like it or like, those formative spent on gadgets is going to retard the growth of the mind of the children.

At this point in time, we can't do that the world is in pandemic and many countries are on lockdown, so the classes are held online children are now using gadgets just to go online, and since they cannot go out to play, they have nothing to go to but their gadgets to play on their favorite gaming sites, to watch their favorite artist on Youtube, gadgets are part of growing up of kids now.

Unfortunately this is the case, I have never been very friendly to the idea of the kids spending a lot of time in front of those devices as I think it hinders them somewhat, especially when it comes to the interaction with their peers, but right now this is not a choice, kids need to use those devices to learn and to interact with other kids as in many places classes are still not taking place and kids need to study remotely, which in turn exposes them to all kind of dangers including the possibility of gambling at an early age.

For some reason that we need to prepare for the worse as these kids, might our kids already get involved in gambling in the coming days? From simply playing games, now it was another form of gambling. These gadgets will have a bad impact on their life but also we can't deny that this helps them to gain more knowledge and awareness of what is happening today. Maybe it was a sort of control given to them but for sure it was a big challenge especially when we are working leaving our children at home having their gadgets.

[Sithara007]

I have seen arguments that it is now very easy for children to access porn and online gambling. What can be done to prevent this? I don't think that it is the duty of these sites to block access to the minors. It is not practical. A few nut jobs have demanded that porn/gambling sites should perform facial verification using the webcam before granting access to any user. The real intention here is not to protect the children, but to invade on the privacy of the ordinary users. Children should not have access to uncensored internet in the first place. Porn/gambling sites should be blocked in their browser. Now it is ridiculous to ask the sites to do facial verification and all, because in that case no one is going to visit these sites.

[john_nautica]

Yes any children or underage person can easily access gambling websites and we can't really control that what we can do is to supervise our children or monitor them I think there are some applications where you can limit which websites will your children can access, I think that's pretty useful in regards with streaming sites that shows gambling I think there should be a warning that it's only for 18+ users.

You can restrict that through the admin's control and access to your network or, you can simply block most of the websites you think that your children will visit through their gadgets if they own one. There's a way to block their access through it if you think that you cannot stop them. It's a choice for allowing them and make them exposed on it but if you don't want them to be exposed, you have to do something like this in order to stop them.

Yes, for some parents this is the option to stop their children from watching unsuitable material but this is not to say that they'll never watch it or even then have access to it. They can still do so from their phone or their friends phone, or through other means.

Which is why it is more important to explain the risks and why their access was limited, in this manner they're more likely to see eye to eye and understand. But for sure exposure of children to gambling is not healthy and should be avoided at all costs.

That's for sure but as long as you've explained why you did that and they cannot visit certain websites including the online casinos and other material that they shouldn't be visiting at their age, I think that you've done well already. Now, the next problem comes in as what you've said that they can still gain access through the help of others but as long as you've educated your kids about it. I think that they'll be obedient and they'll avoid those websites including those that are related to gambling.

You all have good points. Monitoring can be done now that children are spending most of their time online and are staying at home. But of course, instead of just restricting them to do so, a good conversation about such matter is really essential.

[Pamadar]

I have seen arguments that it is now very easy for children to access porn and online gambling. What can be done to prevent this? I don't think that it is the duty of these sites to block access to the minors. It is not practical. A few nut jobs have demanded that porn/gambling sites should perform facial verification using the webcam before granting access to any user. The real intention here is not to protect the children, but to invade on the privacy of the ordinary users. Children should not have access to uncensored internet in the first place. Porn/gambling sites should be blocked in their browser. Now it is ridiculous to ask the sites to do facial verification and all, because in that case no one is going to visit these sites.

One of the reason people won't allow that to happen, the security part is good but also dangerous.

Why bother allowing yourself being scan for you to access the site, it will interfere with your own security, if you intend to prevent your kids being exposed to this kind of business. Check them out it's always your obligation to know what your kids are doing when using their devices. Proper guidance will help them avoid this sites online.