Never gamble in front of your kids.

[Blitzboy]

Lets better start from very beginning, why do people thing that kid will definitely want to check (and repeat) what parents are doing. Parents do lots of things at home, and not all of them kids want to do or even show any interest to figuring out what parents are doing. Moreover, kids have toys, they spend lots of time playing them, why cant a parent gamble parallel kids play his toys? Anyway, I find it strange if parents cant explain what can and what can not be done to a kid at certain age.

no one knows about someone's thoughts even with those who are still children, but it should be noted that children tend to be easily attracted to games and gambling is a game, but in my opinion, parents will not explain the reasons why children should not do it when children see gambling done by their parents. it is impossible for parents to deliberately tell their children clearly about gambling, I think that is something that is unlikely to be done by their parents.

when children see gambling games played by their parents, most likely their parents will only say "you shouldn't do this or this is something for adults".
it is very rare for children to not be interested in games, therefore it is better to keep children away from gambling, it is something that must be done, although later when they are adults they will know for themselves but it is their own decision that will determine whether to do it or stay away from it because I am sure they will definitely research first if it is high risk or not even though it is unlikely to be done.

This goes beyond gambling. It has to do with providing appropriate models. Children are sponge-like. They find adults (especially their parents) doing something interesting; they consider this to be the proper way things are done. Children operate in this manner. These days, parents cannot be expected to be lecturing about the risks of gambling every time they visit a casino or lottery. Let us be pragmatic. That does not mean, however, they receive a free ride on instructional responsibility.

Rather than merely stating "this is for adults," why not address the decisions they are making, the possible results, good and negative? Its not just about keeping them away from gambling, its about teaching them to make smart decisions, period.

Children that can think for themselves rather than merely follow the crowd are what we need to produce. We construct a better future this way.

[Adbitco]

I believe people with the way the train and take care of their children, unlike the Africans it's very easy to culture their children and parents are very strict. Most parents doesn't give their children that free will or access to be able start digging into what would endangered their lives and their overall performance especially when it comes to studying the Western country are more exposed to practical aspect of their lives.

These practices with children cannot be applied in all countries because in some countries, there are very strict laws and you cannot force children or beat them to stop them from doing anything. You can only advice them in those societies and it is dependent on the kids and teenagers whether they accept the advice or not.

By the way, if we're to stop children from gambling, we need to avoid gambling in their presence, but it is much unfortunate that we cannot stop ourselves but expect that our children will remain away from these things. That is not how the things work. If we want to bring a change, we need to reform ourselves first.

Indeed, if you want to avoid things to happen better to start reforming yourself, gambling as we know it can harm not just our financial aspects but also our mental aspect, we need to keep it away from our children if we wanted to free them from this kind of activities, else, we need a good explanation not to expose them.

Like what you said, there's differences from how kids being raise by their parents, cultures and environment are factors that affects though parents and guardians are the best influencers for those young minds.

Yes totally depends on parents, so if parents could take care of their children and watching over them it makes it very easy for children and limits themselves from certain things. This is not only applicable to gambling but in general aspect of life we shouldn't have all discussions in front of our kids maybe we think they aren't getting what we are doing but they turns back to practice every single thing we have done both in he secret and open place.

This reminds me, few days ago was counting my money withdrawn from bank but at some one my child has to seat close to me while I continue doing what I was doing, after I finish I put it inside the drawer and I stepped out to sitting room I never knew he wasn't following me back there, so I began to search for him and I step back inside bed room, to my greatest surprised the whole money littered on the floor while he was trying to do what I did.

[TopTort777]

Yeap, they are like sponge, but they dont consume everything they see. I wish they would copy me (and be as cool as me lol), but she is very shy with making new friends. Cant teach my girl that vegetables are better than sweets and snacks. Why, if I eat salad with meat all the time, she prefer french fries and maybe a tiny bite on the meat? Why I have to tell all the time to clean her room, even though we had order and clean other rooms? Why she likes to draw, even though nobody in our family draws. Anyway, you can do many thing in front of them, but you can never tell what your kid will be interested in in 5 or 10 years. And we here talk about far future like 20+ years…

[Jody.Drummer]

This goes beyond gambling. It has to do with providing appropriate models. Children are sponge-like. They find adults (especially their parents) doing something interesting; they consider this to be the proper way things are done. Children operate in this manner. These days, parents cannot be expected to be lecturing about the risks of gambling every time they visit a casino or lottery. Let us be pragmatic. That does not mean, however, they receive a free ride on instructional responsibility.

Rather than merely stating "this is for adults," why not address the decisions they are making, the possible results, good and negative? Its not just about keeping them away from gambling, its about teaching them to make smart decisions, period.

Children that can think for themselves rather than merely follow the crowd are what we need to produce. We construct a better future this way.

teaching children about goodness such as making them able to make good decisions certainly does not mean that parents have to show all things that are actually not recommended. parents will definitely keep their children away from things that are likely to be bad, that's for sure. like when parents fight, of course their children don't want to see their family fighting so they put the child in their room first or even someone else takes the child so they don't witness their parents in conflict.

guiding children to be independent is something that all parents definitely want and of course parents hope that their children can be independent as a whole, when they are still small it doesn't mean they have to be independent, teaching must still be done, because when the teaching that is done is successful in applying, the child when he is an adult may be able to think well not to be reckless in making decisions. sometimes I see a video that shows the sentence "the parents succeeded in educating their children well" I think they have done this since they were small by educating them well.

[TopTort777]

The most importand is to give kids a proper education, love, understanding value of a family, proper explanation what is good or wron, support them. Do it through their life or until they turn 18 as minimum. Try to lead them while they grow and you can do whatever you want in from of them, as they will understand the consequences, responsibility of their deeds.

If you manage to explain that in general to much gambling causes addiction, but you gamble for fun rarely, then there is a high chance you can gamble harmlesly ib front of them.

[Fredomago]

I believe people with the way the train and take care of their children, unlike the Africans it's very easy to culture their children and parents are very strict. Most parents doesn't give their children that free will or access to be able start digging into what would endangered their lives and their overall performance especially when it comes to studying the Western country are more exposed to practical aspect of their lives.

These practices with children cannot be applied in all countries because in some countries, there are very strict laws and you cannot force children or beat them to stop them from doing anything. You can only advice them in those societies and it is dependent on the kids and teenagers whether they accept the advice or not.

By the way, if we're to stop children from gambling, we need to avoid gambling in their presence, but it is much unfortunate that we cannot stop ourselves but expect that our children will remain away from these things. That is not how the things work. If we want to bring a change, we need to reform ourselves first.

Indeed, if you want to avoid things to happen better to start reforming yourself, gambling as we know it can harm not just our financial aspects but also our mental aspect, we need to keep it away from our children if we wanted to free them from this kind of activities, else, we need a good explanation not to expose them.

Like what you said, there's differences from how kids being raise by their parents, cultures and environment are factors that affects though parents and guardians are the best influencers for those young minds.

Yes totally depends on parents, so if parents could take care of their children and watching over them it makes it very easy for children and limits themselves from certain things. This is not only applicable to gambling but in general aspect of life we shouldn't have all discussions in front of our kids maybe we think they aren't getting what we are doing but they turns back to practice every single thing we have done both in he secret and open place.

This reminds me, few days ago was counting my money withdrawn from bank but at some one my child has to seat close to me while I continue doing what I was doing, after I finish I put it inside the drawer and I stepped out to sitting room I never knew he wasn't following me back there, so I began to search for him and I step back inside bed room, to my greatest surprised the whole money littered on the floor while he was trying to do what I did.

Exactly, they will try to imitate us curios if why we are doing something especially if they see that we are enjoying or being entertain of what we are doing in front of them, gambling is not exempt as if they see us and watch us while we are engage and they see or feel the excitement that we are producing while playing.

That kind of interest will begin to linger on them, thinking that they should also learn it, even in an early stage child, they are already curios about things that they are witnessing from their parents/guardians.

[slapper]

This goes beyond gambling. It has to do with providing appropriate models. Children are sponge-like. They find adults (especially their parents) doing something interesting; they consider this to be the proper way things are done. Children operate in this manner. These days, parents cannot be expected to be lecturing about the risks of gambling every time they visit a casino or lottery. Let us be pragmatic. That does not mean, however, they receive a free ride on instructional responsibility.

Rather than merely stating "this is for adults," why not address the decisions they are making, the possible results, good and negative? Its not just about keeping them away from gambling, its about teaching them to make smart decisions, period.

Children that can think for themselves rather than merely follow the crowd are what we need to produce. We construct a better future this way.

teaching children about goodness such as making them able to make good decisions certainly does not mean that parents have to show all things that are actually not recommended. parents will definitely keep their children away from things that are likely to be bad, that's for sure. like when parents fight, of course their children don't want to see their family fighting so they put the child in their room first or even someone else takes the child so they don't witness their parents in conflict.

guiding children to be independent is something that all parents definitely want and of course parents hope that their children can be independent as a whole, when they are still small it doesn't mean they have to be independent, teaching must still be done, because when the teaching that is done is successful in applying, the child when he is an adult may be able to think well not to be reckless in making decisions. sometimes I see a video that shows the sentence "the parents succeeded in educating their children well" I think they have done this since they were small by educating them well.

keeping children free from conflict? They are not getting any benefits from that. Life is cruel, consequently kids must learn how to fight fairly. Avoiding conflicts? They'll go out the door and find themselves blindsided. Show them conflict; then, show them how to manage it. That is the actual learning curve

Independence is It's not about tossing them into the deep end and screaming, "Swim!  Show them the strokes; then, let them paddle on their own. Not a drop-off; this is a dance. See them, change, let go somewhat more every time

This is survival, not only about freedom.  The planet is a strange place with lots of unknowns and inconsistencies. Give your children the tools to negotiate that turbulence; they will emerge from it stronger on the other side.

[DaNNy001]

Never gamble in front of your kids, OP from the topic I don't think you can avoid what's coming, it doesn't matter if you do it in front of your kids or not, what will be will be. As long as you're a gambler it might get into you child to be a gambler that's if he wants because the world today is just exposed to so many things, you hide it from your children doesn't mean they won't learn it from outside and they might even be a bettter than you are if care isn't taken. So I'd say, as parents do your part and let nature take it's cause. You can gamble in front of your kids and he or she might just over look it, like not having it in mind to try it, that's life, is all about choice.

Not everything is genetically passed down, habits are self cultured activities and not hereditary features, a gamblers offspring might be addicted to something else apart from gambling it all depends on what the child exposes his or herself to..life is based on choices and decisions we make, habits are developed and definitely not passed down...not gambling in front of kids doesn't mean you are saving them from doing it entirely but you are protecting them from the influence at their tender age

[Accardo]

Because their behaviors depends on who they listen to, and what they see. It's not necessarily about gambling around the kids. They can get exposed to the wrong clique that'll initiate a wrong gambling perspectives.

And it will be worse if he finds out from his friends. He is curious and then tries it. And because you really forbid him from gambling, he will gamble secretly behind your back. This will be really bad. Don't gamble in front of your children but you have to educate your child about gambling and give him a good choice not to gamble because we don't know whether he will get addicted or not.

Gambling should be a regular conversation that parents need to bring up before their kid does—children in areas where gambling thrive desire to know more about gambling. Parental duties demand complete care for the kids. The scheduled gambling talks help to dilute whatever idea the child's peer has instigated in him on gambling. Parents can learn talking to kids about gambling;
https://connecthealth.org.au/enews/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-gambling/

[jossiel]

Exactly, they will try to imitate us curios if why we are doing something especially if they see that we are enjoying or being entertain of what we are doing in front of them, gambling is not exempt as if they see us and watch us while we are engage and they see or feel the excitement that we are producing while playing.

That's true, we are going to be their reference of what they do. My kid has been imitating what I do and as in everything and that's why I off limits when I gamble and don't show it.

That kind of interest will begin to linger on them, thinking that they should also learn it, even in an early stage child, they are already curios about things that they are witnessing from their parents/guardians.

And that's why we need to be responsible parents too.

Don't show them what we don't like to see them do. That's how it should be.

[Rabata]

Want it or not, they will find out about gambling one day, and I really doubt that it will happen only when they are adults already. So my advice as a parent to parent, find some free time to think about gambling and kids, and telling what it is, so it wont hit you suddenly. Have a back-up plan. Dont know what is a situation with gambling in your family, but imho it is better if your kid will be prepared to it, instead of one of his friends say "I know one cool game, wanna see it?".

That's the dangerous part of the society most kids won't escape. Schools, environment, neighbors, and organisations are all that contributes to a child's thoughts and beliefs. Kids are not born for one person to groom, so, it's the duty of parents to take seriously where they send their children.

Apart from the things you have mentioned, I will give special importance to the child's environment. Basically, if children grow up in an environment where gambling has an influence, they will definitely become addicted to gambling at some point. Children from different backgrounds come to school and if someone is not in good company at that time, he may turn to bad ways. His parents have to be the most careful during this period. Here, if a child learns something bad, other children will be encouraged to do the same. That's why every child's parents should be careful about their child especially during the time when he can be affected by the environment.

[Accardo]

Apart from the things you have mentioned, I will give special importance to the child's environment. Basically, if children grow up in an environment where gambling has an influence, they will definitely become addicted to gambling at some point. Children from different backgrounds come to school and if someone is not in good company at that time, he may turn to bad ways. His parents have to be the most careful during this period. Here, if a child learns something bad, other children will be encouraged to do the same. That's why every child's parents should be careful about their child especially during the time when he can be affected by the environment.

I was pondering how trending exercises flew quickly to different schools before the internet. I was surprised to see that people in other countries played some local games we learned in our environment. For example; the soccer game we played as kids with bottle caps. Then I realized that the internet made information flow faster. Before then, travelers passed information across societies, environments, schools, etc.

Children now need to handle both the internet and travelers, new students, friends, and companions. These people all arrive with new ideas and mentality, and new things are always accepted by kids. Hence, parents who restrict kids from screen time should double up to observe their real-time experiences with friends and schoolmates.

[Jody.Drummer]

keeping children free from conflict? They are not getting any benefits from that. Life is cruel, consequently kids must learn how to fight fairly. Avoiding conflicts? They'll go out the door and find themselves blindsided. Show them conflict; then, show them how to manage it. That is the actual learning curve

Independence is It's not about tossing them into the deep end and screaming, "Swim!  Show them the strokes; then, let them paddle on their own. Not a drop-off; this is a dance. See them, change, let go somewhat more every time

This is survival, not only about freedom.  The planet is a strange place with lots of unknowns and inconsistencies. Give your children the tools to negotiate that turbulence; they will emerge from it stronger on the other side.

I myself might be better off not showing conflict or violence to children because I think it's not good for them to see at their age which is still not mature enough, but maybe for you and some other people the way to educate them is different but that is each person's choice because I think everyone must have a choice that they think is the best choice for them, I respect your opinion.

of course teaching them the ways is the same as teaching them well, that's what all parents should do to their children. but the lessons and education taught by each parent are different maybe some do teach in detail by teaching step by step and some are also firm by letting them learn on their own or what is called autodidact. this is not a problem in my opinion because every parent certainly has their own portion in educating their children. but I think gambling in front of children is not an education that should be done.

[Litzki1990]

The most importand is to give kids a proper education, love, understanding value of a family, proper explanation what is good or wron, support them. Do it through their life or until they turn 18 as minimum. Try to lead them while they grow and you can do whatever you want in from of them, as they will understand the consequences, responsibility of their deeds.

If you manage to explain that in general to much gambling causes addiction, but you gamble for fun rarely, then there is a high chance you can gamble harmlesly ib front of them.

As a family it is everyone's responsibility and duty to ensure the human rights of the child born in their family and to ensure their proper growth. What is the environment of growing up and what the child is taught by the family is very important because the future depends on the child's childhood. If a child grows up in an environment where he is not taught good manners and sees various misdeeds, then he will commit those misdeeds in the future. 

Every child should not be involved in gambling until they reach adulthood. He should be kept away from these till 18 years and try to educate him properly then when the child becomes an adult he will be able to take his own decisions and then he will not be much wrong in his decision making.

[TopTort777]

If a child is not familiar with gambling, does not have a huge desire for more money (why would he need money, if parents provide them with everything), his greed isnt evolved much at this age, then ehy do you think after a first loss money (suppose pocket money or money he has saved), he will have a wish to continue or to play back his money?

I can draw a parallel to fathers who take their sons on a hunt. When they see father shoots the prey and is happy about it, they dobt immediately turn into hunters, animal shooters for fun or addicted to shooting.

[danherbias07]

The most importand is to give kids a proper education, love, understanding value of a family, proper explanation what is good or wron, support them. Do it through their life or until they turn 18 as minimum. Try to lead them while they grow and you can do whatever you want in from of them, as they will understand the consequences, responsibility of their deeds.

If you manage to explain that in general to much gambling causes addiction, but you gamble for fun rarely, then there is a high chance you can gamble harmlesly ib front of them.

That's the best we can give them. Wisdom.

As long as our child knows what we have been through and what they will be through, I guess we can straighten up everything for them. A child who has seen his parents work hard for them and also give them everything so they can be a better person in the future will be thankful one through their manners.
A gambling addict will probably have a hard time doing that but a gambler who keeps his gambling habit a secret and can be responsible in his activity and with his family will never experience a difficult time with his kids. Discipline is not one way, we also have to discipline ourselves in order to be respected.

[EarnOnVictor]

Never gamble in front of your kids, OP from the topic I don't think you can avoid what's coming, it doesn't matter if you do it in front of your kids or not, what will be will be. As long as you're a gambler it might get into you child to be a gambler that's if he wants because the world today is just exposed to so many things, you hide it from your children doesn't mean they won't learn it from outside and they might even be a bettter than you are if care isn't taken. So I'd say, as parents do your part and let nature take it's cause. You can gamble in front of your kids and he or she might just over look it, like not having it in mind to try it, that's life, is all about choice.

Not everything is genetically passed down, habits are self cultured activities and not hereditary features, a gamblers offspring might be addicted to something else apart from gambling it all depends on what the child exposes his or herself to..life is based on choices and decisions we make, habits are developed and definitely not passed down...not gambling in front of kids doesn't mean you are saving them from doing it entirely but you are protecting them from the influence at their tender age

I disagree with you on the habits, they can be genetically passed down just the way they could be self-cultured. There are things people do and when it is checked in the genetic lane, they would be surprised that you took it after some family member was either long gone or still alive. That is the power of genes, it does not only show in the physical but also behavioural.

Regardless, if you expose your children to what they are not mature for, it's all your fault and we can't call that genetic again as it's obvious that you caused it. Children cannot crave what they are not exposed to at a tender age.

[South Park]

Want it or not, they will find out about gambling one day, and I really doubt that it will happen only when they are adults already. So my advice as a parent to parent, find some free time to think about gambling and kids, and telling what it is, so it wont hit you suddenly. Have a back-up plan. Dont know what is a situation with gambling in your family, but imho it is better if your kid will be prepared to it, instead of one of his friends say "I know one cool game, wanna see it?".

That's the dangerous part of the society most kids won't escape. Schools, environment, neighbors, and organisations are all that contributes to a child's thoughts and beliefs. Kids are not born for one person to groom, so, it's the duty of parents to take seriously where they send their children.

Apart from the things you have mentioned, I will give special importance to the child's environment. Basically, if children grow up in an environment where gambling has an influence, they will definitely become addicted to gambling at some point. Children from different backgrounds come to school and if someone is not in good company at that time, he may turn to bad ways. His parents have to be the most careful during this period. Here, if a child learns something bad, other children will be encouraged to do the same. That's why every child's parents should be careful about their child especially during the time when he can be affected by the environment.

Kids are curious by nature, so if they are presented with a new game that seems harmless they may try it with the intent to obtain some fun, however since they do not have enough experience, it is easy for them to not understand the consequences of their actions, it is because of this that parents need to be very careful at that stage on their development, as a bad influence at the time can change the life of their kids forever, since there is no doubt that a kid should not be exposed to gambling at such an early age.

[Onyeeze]

Want it or not, they will find out about gambling one day, and I really doubt that it will happen only when they are adults already. So my advice as a parent to parent, find some free time to think about gambling and kids, and telling what it is, so it wont hit you suddenly. Have a back-up plan. Dont know what is a situation with gambling in your family, but imho it is better if your kid will be prepared to it, instead of one of his friends say "I know one cool game, wanna see it?".

That's the dangerous part of the society most kids won't escape. Schools, environment, neighbors, and organisations are all that contributes to a child's thoughts and beliefs. Kids are not born for one person to groom, so, it's the duty of parents to take seriously where they send their children.

Apart from the things you have mentioned, I will give special importance to the child's environment. Basically, if children grow up in an environment where gambling has an influence, they will definitely become addicted to gambling at some point. Children from different backgrounds come to school and if someone is not in good company at that time, he may turn to bad ways. His parents have to be the most careful during this period. Here, if a child learns something bad, other children will be encouraged to do the same. That's why every child's parents should be careful about their child especially during the time when he can be affected by the environment.

Kids are curious by nature, so if they are presented with a new game that seems harmless they may try it with the intent to obtain some fun, however since they do not have enough experience, it is easy for them to not understand the consequences of their actions, it is because of this that parents need to be very careful at that stage on their development, as a bad influence at the time can change the life of their kids forever, since there is no doubt that a kid should not be exposed to gambling at such an early age.

actually children is supposed to keep apart in anything that relates with gambling, I know very well that gambling is good for adults alone not for kids that doesn't know the consequences of gambling, that's why we kept lamenting we don't need to do anything that relates with gambling in the presence of our children, because children copies any action demonstrated by parents neither the mother or the father and children doesn't tell lies and that's why we have to keep on telling our children the truth and also show them the way if they copies it we will be glad and grateful not gambling.

[LDL]

actually children is supposed to keep apart in anything that relates with gambling, I know very well that gambling is good for adults alone not for kids that doesn't know the consequences of gambling, that's why we kept lamenting we don't need to do anything that relates with gambling in the presence of our children, because children copies any action demonstrated by parents neither the mother or the father and children doesn't tell lies and that's why we have to keep on telling our children the truth and also show them the way if they copies it we will be glad and grateful not gambling.

It is possible to prevent adults from participating in gambling in front of children but how can you prevent a child from the influence of online gambling? Perhaps you can convince the elders of the family that the children should not participate in gambling in front of them as role models.
But if you want to prevent children from online gambling, banning the use of mobile phones and social media advertising is very difficult.  Neither we nor you will ever be able to ban the use of mobile phones which is why we may not be able to keep future children free from the effects of gambling no matter how hard we try.