Do your parents know about your gambling habit ?

[Die_empty]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

I live in a society where gambling is legal but seen by many as immoral behaviour. Due to religious and societal beliefs, many people keep their gambling activities very secret. I never gambled when I was dependent on my parent because they would be mad at me. But I started gambling when I began to earn from my work. I still hide my gambling from my mother but it is just because of cultural beliefs.

If she knew that I gamble, she would just speak to me persuading me to stop because she assumes that gamblers are money waster. But she knows that I have maximised my income and my family are not suffering from my gambling. So I don't think she would have any problem with that but she will just be surprised that her son is a gambler.    

[kawetsriyanto]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

Yep, after getting married I have my own small family and it means I have to have my own house. My small house is very far from my parents' house, we no longer live close to each other. Of course, my parents will not know any of my activities, habits or hobbies. They never know my gambling activities. I also never tell him about it, it is because I think it is a secret activity. I only share my story about gambling activities with my wife, I think others don't need to know. So, I don't know how my parents reaction if they know it, I've no plan to tell them. 

[Ruttoshi]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

I am staying alone and I hardly see my parent, because we are not staying in the same state. There is no way that they will know that I gamble and there is also no way that they will see me gambling.

If it happens that we are staying close, it will also be impossible because I am an adult and I will behave like one, by not revealing everything I do to them. As long as I don't allow my gambling activities to affect my way of living, I don't think that there is any cause for alarm.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

If whoever the question projects to is up to the specified gambling age, then Thier parents are likely not to have any control over 'em, based on Thier decisions... I know for sure that some decisions are illicit and could be invariably countered by any sane parent, no matter how grown their child could be.
Alot would wanna hide those traces... How does it feel when your oldboy realises how insensible and irresponsible you are? Cus that's definitely how they'll both see it... They're not gonna bully you or deny you a treat since you ain't a kid no more, buh whatever misfortune you'll face in life - be it from other sources would definitely be tagged - gambling!!

Sandra 🧑‍🦰

[Wexnident]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

I still live with my Mom and have no plans to move out for no good reason since all's well in here. She probably doesn't know. She might have some idea since I've left my PC open with gambling stuff on the screen quite often, but she's never really confronted me about it. I plan to tell her if she asks, but if she doesn't, I'm completely fine with the status quo right now. I can say I'm pretty responsible in the house, I pay the bills, and do some chores every now and then (especially during the weekends when I don't have work), so I don't think she'd judge me that badly.

[uneng]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

Yes, they know that I gamble sometimes, including about my losses. Actually, for me it was a good thing to share with them my gambling habits, because when I lost and had to stop gambling, it helped me to stop having impulsive gambling thoughts by telling them I was feeling like that. Always I felt tempted to gamble, I told them I was going to do this and then they talked to me until I cooled down and gave up the idea. They worked as a support group for me on the hardest times right after my loss, so it's definitely worthful to share your habits with close people. They can be decisive during your breaking points in favour or your mental and financial integrity.

[Hispo]

I have committed myself to talk about my casual hobby with them when I believe it is the right time to do so, for now they are not aware of it.
I believe it is important for one's family (not only parents) to know whether we partake in activies which could become an addiction, like smoking, drinking or if we start to take a very controled medicine for the sake of our health.

Whether one decides to tell one's parents about it, it is a personal choice. However, I would encourage anyone who is still dependent of their family to openly disclose those kind of expenses, so the family economy can be tracked easier and trust among family members can continue to be strong as long as possible

[Weawant]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

People always tend to keep gambling a secret because they feel of people should know about their is an impression that people will feel towards them. Even if parents are aware about their adult children gambling lifestyle, they may not be too worried because they are old enough to afford money for gambling and are in the age of making choice on the kind of life they need for themselves. Some people who know their parents to be strict will prefer to let their gambling life to be secret to avoid much  talks from their parents.

Gambling is something people can be really judgemental about and that could cause some kind of stigmatization,.so people tend to keep their gambling habit a secret so as to maintain a healthy status they keep their gambling habit away from their family, friends and others who don't share the same view with them as it regards gambling.

Definitely most parents wouldn't be aware their children are gamblers as they wouldn't mention it to them for reasons of privacy, they only make it know to their fellow gamblers and those who they know wouldn't be judgmental if they happen to know about their gambling habit, I also don't see it necessary for their parents to know as that piece of information may do more harm than good, they could only accept gifts from the proceeds of the gambling but their knowledge of it wouldn't be really necessary.

[Accardo]

I've never heard my parents speak good of gambling. Hence, I can't inform them about my gambling activities. They'll not be glad about it, as they're not with other close relative whom we know are gamblers. When they go broke, it's common here to blame on gambling. I'll not get a chance of explaining why I gamble. Since they're not used to gambling, how then will there be able to accept what I say regarding the importance of gambling responsibility. They, parents, may have eaten the profits coming from gambling without knowing. So, to keep the ball running with no suspense. It's better not to inform anybody. I see it as a private life. Unless it's getting out of my hand, maybe becoming indebted via gambling. Then I'll safely inform my parents, to know their contributions in terms of gambling. And a new changed behavior. As they'll always be there on crucial situations in my life. Traditionally, a child should run to his parents when things are getting bad in their lives. Hence, if my gambling behavior is safe, and no one is getting hurt. I don't see any reason to tell my parents. As telling them can hurt, without my consent. Despite not living close to them, I keep in touch. And nothing as such has not be revealed to my parents. They don't ask too. Because they're not seeing those symptoms they see in other gamblers in me. Hence, they'll be no reason for them to fidget.

[maydna]

I don't think my parents know I gamble. Maybe if they found out I was gambling, they would just advise me not to gamble too deeply, and if possible, it might be better to stop gambling. Well, that's the reaction of most parents when they see their children who still live with their gambling. But for his children who do not live with their parents, the parents will advise them not to gamble because it can risk causing many problems. Parents may only be able to advise their children and cannot force them, especially if their children are adults and do not live with them. But they really hope that their children will stop gambling.

[qwertyup23]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

When I used to gamble during my younger days, I kept it as a secret since my parents would hate me for it.

As a child, my father brought us to different cockfight stadiums where he used to bet frequently. Though he always told us to avoid and not copy his actions, you cannot help but to be curious on the things that he did before. When I reached the age of majority in our country, I tried online gambling involving in-game skins from games and I was able to at least convert my $5 to around $60 at that time.

Unfortunately, I learned the lesson the hard way and I got humbled. Quickly, all of my earnings went from $60 to $30 and eventually I hit rock-bottom. From there, I vowed to myself to never gamble and not to expose my kids into any kind of gambling activity.

[Onyeeze]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

Their is extent that you may grow and some people or your parents will not question you when you gamble and that is why we do says that gambling is basically meant for adults not children, if your parents is the one feeding you and you are still dependent on them when you gamble they have the right to question you, but a situation whereby you gamble with your hard earn money I bitcoin that their nothing will make you to gamble and someone question you, because the money you use and gamble is your own money, so gambling have to do with strategies and plan.

[lionheart78]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals.

I am still living under my parents care so they are aware of most of my activities.

Do you parents know that you gamble ?

Yes they know that I gamble every now and then, though not in a regular basis.

What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

They are not fond of gambling but they let me enjoy the fruit of my labor where I sometimes engage in some spending spree.  They just remind me to have a moderated gambling session and be a responsible gambler not using the money that is already compromised on the family's expenses.

[Pandu Geddon]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

I play online, I don't tell anyone about my gambling activities. not because I'm afraid of the bad response I could receive. but it's more like me who is more closed to anyone, and that's not only in my gambling activities but also throughout my life.
only a few playmates and work friends know about my gambling activities. where they are also gamblers. and I hope it will remain a part of me and not involve anyone else.

but if my parents knew, I'm sure they would just give me advice to be responsible for my own choices. maybe tell me to try to stop, that's what most parents do with their children regarding their perspective on gambling.

[Slow death]

There is nothing wrong with people telling their parents and other relatives and friends that they keep playing in physical casinos and online casinos. gambling is not something people should be ashamed of. How many rich people have gambled and shown it publicly? The answer is simple and clear: there are many people who play in physical casinos and online casinos and who show their faces, they are not ashamed to admit that they play in the casino. I'm not ashamed to tell everyone that I play at an online casino. In other words, I'm not afraid to tell my mother, brothers and everyone in my family that I play at the casino

In the last few months I've noticed that a lot of people are talking about gambling addiction, they're asking strange questions about whether or not they should tell their parents that they gamble or when their wife forbids them from gambling whether they should obey or not, so I'm thinking that these people seem to be afraid to tell their relatives in the real world that they like gambling and that they are playing. and there is nothing wrong with gambling, I keep saying this here on the forum, the number of people addicted to gambling is very small, there are many things that are addictive too. So we shouldn't look at gambling as something bad or something to be ashamed of. If the person was drinking beer, they would tell their parents straight away, so why don't they also tell them that they play?

[danherbias07]

No, and I won't tell it even if I get drunk.
That's my own habit and they have their own that I might not know. As an adult, there's no need to tell everything to your parents unless you are suffering from gambling addiction. That should be told so they can help you even if you are already an adult.
It's not because of being shy to talk to them about their gambling habit but it's because of privacy and respect to them. They are living a peaceful life now, let them be. They've done their share of stressful years working for us, taking care of us, and everything, it's time for them to take a break and just enjoy the rest of their life in this world.
I think this is just a question for underage people but I doubt you will find them here in the forum whatever the aim of your question is. Survey or social experiment.

[ralle14]

If we're specifically talking about online gambling, they most likely don't know because my parents are the type to worry about even the little things. It'll only give them an unnecessary problem to worry about and I remember answering a similar question here. Even though they also gamble, I still think it's better to keep this to myself because they're the kind of parents who would be overprotective when they find out you're doing something harmful like gambling.

[Darker45]

My parents know that I gamble. How much or how often, they probably don't know. But they know that I have been gambling for a long time because betting can be openly discussed in our household. But they're probably not worried because they know that I'm not addicted to it.

My first gambling experience was literally playing with money. I was still in my primary school years when I started playing with coins. My mother would be angry to know that. She'd scold me.

[Hatchy]

Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?

Just as you said, not everyone lives with their parent and most people here are married, living with their family. I don't think I had anything to do with gambling, back in the days living with my parents. Gambling was seen as a notorious act in my locality. Most young adults who gamble, either stole their parents funds, or took money that isn't theirs to play. A responsible parent, will never allow their child to gamble, as it will have a negative impact on them while they approach adult hood.

[Dave1]

I think majority of us here are already old enough to gamble and not even bother to tell our parents. But in any case I will be like in the teen's definitely I might have to hide it from my parents in the beginning.

Just like when I used to smoke, I started very young and then hide from my parents, until I was old enough already, (I have jobs and about to settle down).

And it could really depends on the situation, if your parents are gambling and so you are influence by it. So it might be hard to hid it from them and on the other hand you might strike a conversation about your gambling and if you win or lose.