Gambling awareness for adolescents

[gabbie2010]

I still think that school should only teach science and stuff, and problems like sex, drug, gambling, etc. (about morality) are still in the parents' domain. However, especially for gambling, it uses math and can be explained in math class, and the addiction (endorphins et al., can also be explained in biology/chemistry classes) so not really necessary to burden students with more topic. Most of the time, this kind of material, like sex education only be used as a joke/meme, remember? Hence, I don't think it can make a big difference.

It's much more helpful if it's taught both sides, look at sex education, it can help that people understand sexuality and get curious and that's where the parents come in and tell them what they need to know about sex and how it's no t going to be good for their future if they don't do it the right way and without thinking straight. Same with gambling, I think that a diversified opinion will help the kid grow his/her critical thinking skill so that they can make or formulate their own decisions as they grow older.

^ I think that you are right, this can help to educate young people who did not know the consequences of gambling, not to be exposed but it is an awareness, a knowledge towards gambling of what it is, not talking about money that they can earn but the risk if they will join without a stable income. But in the end, is their choice and their responsibility not to be addicted to any kind of this possible addictive activity. In school, we have an Economics subject which teaches us and educates us about family control, avoid drug addiction and relatively there is no difference in gambling awareness.

It's a good idea letting the youths and adolescents to know the disadvantages and adverse effects of addictive  gambling just like sex education is a welcome development, better still if the government can incorporate gambling education in high school curriculum I am not referring to teach or lecture them on how to gamble) but sensitizing them and expose them to taking a better decisions in term of gambling lives, of course we knew the overzealousness of youths can lead them to gamble addictively if not caution and we'll guided I believe other countries should also take such steps.

[robelneo]

I hope this project becomes successful and continue to benefit the youth and gamblers as well, it's a win-win situation for the government and for the gambling industry as well, the gambling industry does not want to get the blame whenever there is one gambler perish from the harmful effect of gambling, the gambling industry wants their players to become a responsible gambler, they do not want a broken relationship and broken homes.
With this program it will ease up the burden and both the government and the gambling industry.

[arwin100]

I still think that school should only teach science and stuff, and problems like sex, drug, gambling, etc. (about morality) are still in the parents' domain. However, especially for gambling, it uses math and can be explained in math class, and the addiction (endorphins et al., can also be explained in biology/chemistry classes) so not really necessary to burden students with more topic. Most of the time, this kind of material, like sex education only be used as a joke/meme, remember? Hence, I don't think it can make a big difference.

It's much more helpful if it's taught both sides, look at sex education, it can help that people understand sexuality and get curious and that's where the parents come in and tell them what they need to know about sex and how it's no t going to be good for their future if they don't do it the right way and without thinking straight. Same with gambling, I think that a diversified opinion will help the kid grow his/her critical thinking skill so that they can make or formulate their own decisions as they grow older.

^ I think that you are right, this can help to educate young people who did not know the consequences of gambling, not to be exposed but it is an awareness, a knowledge towards gambling of what it is, not talking about money that they can earn but the risk if they will join without a stable income. But in the end, is their choice and their responsibility not to be addicted to any kind of this possible addictive activity. In school, we have an Economics subject which teaches us and educates us about family control, avoid drug addiction and relatively there is no difference in gambling awareness.

It's a good idea letting the youths and adolescents to know the disadvantages and adverse effects of addictive  gambling just like sex education is a welcome development, better still if the government can incorporate gambling education in high school curriculum I am not referring to teach or lecture them on how to gamble) but sensitizing them and expose them to taking a better decisions in term of gambling lives, of course we knew the overzealousness of youths can lead them to gamble addictively if not caution and we'll guided I believe other countries should also take such steps.

Right since sometimes ristrict them to do something especially on gambling can make them curious to know on why their parents doesn't want to try this for them and they will explore it secretly and that can be the start of the worse if we cannot guide them properly, that's why we need to have information drive to our kids or any young adolescents around us so that they can figure out that they can be at risk if they will engage more on gambling.

[Betwrong]

I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.
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Firstly, it depends on where they, adolescents, turn their attention to, instead of gambling. Secondly, from what I know about this age group, they will always find a way to be the opposite of what older guys telling them to be. And they have a lot of reasons for such behavior. Unfortunately, older guys doesn't always mean better guys, and youth aware of that.

In short, the whole thing is so complicated that I'm always skeptical about the effectiveness of such programs.

Regarding this particular one, I don't like what James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, is saying. I mean those are just empty words. I wouldn't trust this guy to be "educating" my kids.

...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them.

Exactly.

[acroman08]

if they are gonna do this, they should contact and cooperate with the parents too. with things like this, the lesson shouldn't end at school, it would be for the best if the parents also have an Idea on how to properly make their child aware regarding gambling and the dangers it can cause to someone's life. anyway, I commend them for taking the initiative. I wish my government would do the same thing, and not just about gambling but other stuff that could ruin a child's life.

[LogitechMouse]

Well, its a program to spread gambling awareness and it was also said that they will teach these youngsters base on the evidences and maybe the experiences that one gambler might experience so this might be a good way to start it.

On the other hand though, this is the first time that we will see a program regarding gambling awareness and I'm thinking that it is a bit complicated than what we are thinking of. There might be a chance too that the reputation of the casinos might affect because of this. Either way, when you see things for the first time there is this thinking to ourselves that we are a bit skeptical into it. Lets observe what will be the outcome of this program of them in a few years and if it will be a successful then good.

[Saint-loup]

The family is largely to blame for the involvement of children adolescents and young people in gambling. If teenagers are not aware of this time their next life will be more destructive raise awareness they need to be educated highlight the bad aspects of it and urge the use of family and social education to protect adolescents and young people, as well as the social movement to stop gambling.

How could you educate them about gambling activities by stopping gambling? It's a pity to read this kind of radical propaganda from people promoting casinos in their signature and avatar for few satoshis per week while they spit on gambling games and casinos.

[Pamadar]

I hope this project becomes successful and continue to benefit the youth and gamblers as well, it's a win-win situation for the government and for the gambling industry as well, the gambling industry does not want to get the blame whenever there is one gambler perish from the harmful effect of gambling, the gambling industry wants their players to become a responsible gambler, they do not want a broken relationship and broken homes.
With this program it will ease up the burden and both the government and the gambling industry.

A good way to open such young minds, and that's true both government and gambling businesses will benefit from this program.

We can't deny the fact that there many young gamblers who attached themselves to these vices,
people which mostly prone to getting addicted and unable to control their gambling activities.
This kind of this program in where they'll be able to bring awareness by showing what's the actual
or possible cause of gambling problem.

if they are gonna do this, they should contact and cooperate with the parents too. with things like this, the lesson shouldn't end at school, it would be for the best if the parents also have an Idea on how to properly make their child aware regarding gambling and the dangers it can cause to someone's life. anyway, I commend them for taking the initiative. I wish my government would do the same thing, and not just about gambling but other stuff that could ruin a child's life.

I agree, everyone should be involved in order to execute things the right way. I mean, it's not the youngsters
but also the parents. Involving them, They'll be able to provide the right guidance for their children..

[Kittygalore]

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^ I think that you are right, this can help to educate young people who did not know the consequences of gambling, not to be exposed but it is an awareness, a knowledge towards gambling of what it is, not talking about money that they can earn but the risk if they will join without a stable income. But in the end, is their choice and their responsibility not to be addicted to any kind of this possible addictive activity. In school, we have an Economics subject which teaches us and educates us about family control, avoid drug addiction and relatively there is no difference in gambling awareness.

It's not that I'm right, I'm just pointing the obvious in this one because I think that raising an awareness is the only right thing to do. And only getting only one side of this is going to make the effectivity less ineffective.

[aioc]

Apparently there is going to be a new education program for youths which would teach them about gambling, it would be not only unbiased but evidence based as well, they are going to put roles out in the open regarding the predatory market and how it's influencing the adolescents at this moment, I do think that this might be really helpful for certain cases because they are not shoo-in things away but rather teaching adolescents and talking about their issues.

What do you think about this initiative??
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/13127/gambling-with-lives-launches-new-gambling-education-programme

Not really new we have one in our locality where psychology teachers teaching the Youth about the harmful effect of gambling, it's a good initiative people have the tendency to lose control and fall into addiction, sometimes without their relatives' knowledge that they are hooked on gambling, there should be interference even in a young age even if a country allows young people to gamble.
Young people should have a recall of the bad things about addiction, and it can only come if they have something like this inculcated in their young minds.

  

[semobo]

Creating awareness is good thing but it is really effective and reduces the gambling activities of young people? I don't think so even the gambling sites uses the loopholes in the laws of a country and still operates their gambling program in the name of sports,etc.

Strict regulations is very important before talking about the welfare of the people who is going into the field.

[Sterbens]

I understand how this program is to direct young people to be more productive and not fall into gambling which can eliminate everything. This is indeed a good initiative, so that young people are more effective in redeveloping their skills according to their areas of expertise, let alone being directed to quality classes that can certainly have a positive impact.
However, stopping gambling interest is not as easy as the program maintains. This requires people who not only provide programs but also at the end of the output have provided employment opportunities for young people so that they no longer approach gambling.

[agg2702]

Everything that is aimed at awareness and good things in my opinion is a very noble concern because their initiative realizes that gambling is not good for them, and effective or not at least can minimize gambling addicts.
and I'm sure such ideas will evolve over time and will improve what needs to be added and new ways to improve their plans to be effective and successful and I really support it and for the future of young people.

it's true at least something like this will get more positive things compared to outright banning it outright and indeed things like this must be done in several countries where the population of gambling addicts is large.
at least with this the younger generation can choose and sort out even though they can still gamble but they choose for themselves whether gambling is a good thing or not for themselves.
Put aside all possibilities that will occur in the future, but all forms with good intentions and goals will definitely have good results.

[Cling18]

It's important that the younger generation would have their eyes opened about the risks of gambling so they wouldn't fall into it. It will be a big help so the youth of today will never have their lives ruined because of gambling. They deserve enlightenment so they could keep their path on the right track. I hope that more countries will do the same thing.

[DU18]

I don't think this will have a significant effect in my opinion the same as when the government encourages people to stop smoking but the circulation of cigarettes is increasing day by day, now there are many institutions formed by the government and non-government that continue to campaign for the dangers of gambling, but so far this has not provided any positive results, and even during the current pandemic, teenage gamblers are increasing, due to their limited activities in learning and playing, so they have a lot of time to access the internet from home and in the end gambling becomes one of their activities, from several surveys conducted  in my countri, even during the current pandemic, gambling addiction is increasing among teenagers between 16 and 24 years of age.

[madnessteat]

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I think that this program will really help to reduce the level of gambling addiction among young people at least unlike those programs that prohibit gambling activities by laws. Any prohibited activity pushes teenagers to explore it out of curiosity. If the information about gambling is presented by qualified specialists capable of explaining the risks of gambling then it will give a completely different perception to teenagers. 

[iv4n]

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I think that this program will really help to reduce the level of gambling addiction among young people at least unlike those programs that prohibit gambling activities by laws. Any prohibited activity pushes teenagers to explore it out of curiosity. If the information about gambling is presented by qualified specialists capable of explaining the risks of gambling then it will give a completely different perception to teenagers. 

We were all children once! And what children need to learn is someone to awake inspiration in them... and that's never just a program with people talking and showing pictures for one class or two! Of course, they take big money for that, they go from school to school preaching their thing, but when I was a kid nobody believed those people in fancy cars preaching different things, because when the class is over and we go back to the street different laws and regulations apply!

I see this as some charity programs... they gather in their fancy cars and suits, all dressed up collecting money for food, water, and other stuff for poor people! If they just give that money that is spent on arranging charity programs, from that money that goes to their dinners and cars, diamonds there will be no hungry people in the world! But there is, and they still have their fancy parties and people are still hungry!

[Smartprofit]

UK charity Gambling with Lives has created what it describes as “a ground-breaking new youth education programme”.

The programme is aimed at preventing gambling harm in young people and will be piloted at schools in Essex, Manchester and Northern Ireland.

According to a press release published by the group, it aims to influence the way gambling awareness education is delivered to young people and address the lack of information and help currently available.

Speaking about the programme, James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, said: “What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Apparently there is going to be a new education program for youths which would teach them about gambling, it would be not only unbiased but evidence based as well, they are going to put roles out in the open regarding the predatory market and how it's influencing the adolescents at this moment, I do think that this might be really helpful for certain cases because they are not shoo-in things away but rather teaching adolescents and talking about their issues.

What do you think about this initiative??
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/13127/gambling-with-lives-launches-new-gambling-education-programme

I am very pleased that this educational program for teenagers has been launched.  This is great news! 

Teenagers are very vulnerable.  They are defenseless against temptation. 

Gambling is a very dangerous temptation (along with drugs, alcohol, unprotected sex, extreme sports).  Critical thinking is completely absent in adolescents.  At the same time, they consider themselves adults.  Gambling is very attractive for them and at the same time very dangerous. 

I would like this educational program to operate not only in schools in Essex, Manchester and Northern Ireland, but also in schools in my country, as well as in all the rest of the world.

[Fesatmas]

What do you think about this initiative??
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/13127/gambling-with-lives-launches-new-gambling-education-programme

I am quite impressed when almost everyone does not care about the environment, even teenagers are often considered just a bunch of delinquents and have no purpose in life. An idea emerged as well as an initiative based on concerns that occurred in the field. Of course we will support this program. I hope all other countries also have this awareness, and make it a pilot program to empower young people to have a better living arrangement. Gambling addiction does need to be prevented, at least with various awareness of the surrounding community.

[Fortify]

UK charity Gambling with Lives has created what it describes as “a ground-breaking new youth education programme”.

The programme is aimed at preventing gambling harm in young people and will be piloted at schools in Essex, Manchester and Northern Ireland.

According to a press release published by the group, it aims to influence the way gambling awareness education is delivered to young people and address the lack of information and help currently available.

Speaking about the programme, James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, said: “What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.

Apparently there is going to be a new education program for youths which would teach them about gambling, it would be not only unbiased but evidence based as well, they are going to put roles out in the open regarding the predatory market and how it's influencing the adolescents at this moment, I do think that this might be really helpful for certain cases because they are not shoo-in things away but rather teaching adolescents and talking about their issues.

What do you think about this initiative??
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/13127/gambling-with-lives-launches-new-gambling-education-programme

Honestly, anything that is educating anyone about the poor choices behind long term gambling is a positive move. Gambling as a fun event, enjoyed with friends in a social setting, maybe once or twice a year is the correct way to look at it. Getting tunnel vision that you must spin that next slot after you rush home from work and put in the final amount of your paycheck because you want to chase the rush you got years ago, is the worst scenario to be in - an all consuming addiction pattern that is terribly easy to fall into and only benefits the gambling company. The best form of education is really going to be a solid appreciation of math, critical thinking skills and a wide range of financial knowledge that should be taught in schools from an early age - ideally with real money at stake.