Does having children have an influence on gambling habits?

[erep]

Even with the little points some addict will still not care but gamble with the mindset of doubling the funds when gambling is unpredictable, in my locality having kids and wife doesn't stop a man from gambling except the person lacks money, no one can think of paying bills and wanting to gamble with the money, once you've tried to gamble with the money and still didn't get the profit then you should quit or else the habit might turn to an addiction, although it's very rare seeing a man with family responsibility gamble often.

Every gambler has different gambling behavior and I often see friends who have children influence to reduce gambling and some of my friends have stopped gambling because they focus on work for the needs of children in the future. Everyone focuses on developing children to become smarter and more powerful children rather than choosing to become gamblers

[Zoomic]

Nothing changes your mindset if you have not made up your mind to change and when it comes to gambling it is not something that can easily be stopped especially if one is addicted to it so having the responsibility as a father can affect your gambling life because before you think of using a particular amount of money to gamble you have already kept something that can sustain your family that's in the case of a responsible gambler but the other way round may not even consider the family rather he will even take whatever they have at home to gamble not minding if what the family will eat.

It is only an irresponsible gambler and an irresponsible parent that will prioritise gambling over family. Parenthood indeed changes and influences a person's lifestyle. Parenthood comes with its own challenges, a responsible parent will spend most of his time fighting these challenges to ensure they give their children a good life. Once children are now involved, your perspective about life challenges, you will have little or no time for gambling.

Even with the little points some addict will still not care but gamble with the mindset of doubling the funds when gambling is unpredictable, in my locality having kids and wife doesn't stop a man from gambling except the person lacks money, no one can think of paying bills and wanting to gamble with the money, once you've tried to gamble with the money and still didn't get the profit then you should quit or else the habit might turn to an addiction, although it's very rare seeing a man with family responsibility gamble often.

Gambling addicts will always show acts of irresponsibility, I am not surprised. So many responsibilities makes most parents lose interest in some lifestyles or activities they were once obsessed with before becoming parents. Except for few rich privileged ones who can still do whatever they wish to do without getting to bother about the children's bills.

It's fine to gamble every now and then, even when you're a parent, as long as you're able to control your finances and your time. Don't neglect other responsibilities just for your own entertainment.

Yea, being a parent does not mean that you should deny yourself some entertainment and self satisfaction. As long as your gambling habit does not affect your responsibility to your children and family as a whole, you are free to gamble.

[PytagoraZ]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

Of course it is very influential because household expenses cannot be used for gambling and I also never gamble in front of my children. If I am gambling and my child approaches, then I will stop my gambling activities. Usually I gamble at night, when the kids are asleep so that I have private time to have fun

For finances, I will separate money for my household needs and money that I can use for gambling. Usually I will give monthly money to my wife and leave a little money in my bank account. If it's not separated it will be very dangerous, if emotions arise when gambling we can spend all the money in our bank account and forget that we have household needs.

In stark contrast to when I was single, I was free to do whatever I wanted with my money without thinking about my family's needs. When I was not married, I once spent my entire salary on gambling in one night. lol

[topbitcoin]

When we have children, our responsibilities will increase and our attention will shift to our children. and only a stupid father would prioritize his gambling over his own child. However, that doesn't mean we have to abandon gambling activities, we just need to be wiser in managing it and have a priority scale. Because what the child needs is not only the amount of money we give him every day, but he also needs attention and affection from us. and there are quite a few children who do not recognize the existence of their parents because they rarely receive attention or affection, either from both of them or one of them.
When we lose some money, it might be quite easy for us to get it back. But when we lose someone we love, where will we look for them again.

Gambling is just entertainment, so gambling should be played after we have fulfilled our responsibilities and duties. And we do this solely to maintain harmony and good relationships within the household.

[serjent05]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits?? What are your experiences in this area?

This depends on what kind of parents the person is.  I see a parent having so many kids but still hooked on playing cards, while I see a couple who don't have even a child avoiding unnecessary expenses and losses by not engaging in gambling even if it is only a friendly gambling game.

A responsible parent is a responsible parent, it does not need to have many children to change and be a responsible one.  if during your single days you have an almost endless gambling session but when you got married and got children stop gambling, this simply means you are responsible enough to know your priorities and the most important part of your life.

Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family

As stated this depends on the person's commitment to his responsibility as a parent. I witnessed a father wagering all the money they had even the money for the kids meal and got lost,  it is a good thing for that person that his opponent is somehow generous, he gives part of that guy loses so that he can have the money to buy his two kids food.

If one is a responsible person, it is indeed hard to bear losses because being in charge of a family and at the same time being responsible, we always think about the fund needed for the family expenses, so losing them on gambling is a torture for that person since he will be thinking ways how to replace the lost funds without doing anything bad.

[Casdinyard]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

I say that if your gambling habits haven't changed soon as you start having kids, you might wanna check yourself before I start calling Child Protection Services because I would always assume the kid's not being taken care of well in favor of your stupid gambling habits. When you get yourself a junior, it's imperative, and I MEAN IMPERATIVE, that you adjust for the little kid's existence, what's yours is no longer just yours but your family's, your previous bachelor and carefree life should be substituted for a calculated and financially-safer lifestyle cause as a parent, you're not only in charge of your own life, your actions will have direct consequences on you and your kid's future as well. Which is why I always say parents who are gambling should minimize, if not stop their gambling sessions so they can focus more on taking care of their kid. If they're too adamant to have a me time and enjoy time dedicated only for themselves then perhaps look for other hobbies that wouldn't break the bank and put your kid's future in jeopardy, cause 9 times out 10 you're not a responsible gambler, and you're few short losses away from splurging your whole bankroll and life savings away.

So yeah, don't be stupid, always prioritize your kid no matter what. And if possible, quit gambling when you start having kids. Your kids will thank you when they grow up with a responsible parent, trust me.

[irhact]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

If a gamble programs his life very well he won't have to change his playing pattern for anything and not even his family responsibilities can spoil his fun. Already he shouldn't be using money that's important or meant for something else to be gambling. Gambling should only be done with spare money and if a family man has spare money he can spend it without being bothered about the family feeding. Having children makes you more responsible therefore you won't make unhealthy decisions.

If you're a family man that your family is depending on you but you go to gamble everything that your family own, you'll be seen as a irresponsible man and you can't bear the shame of your family being hungry and begging for food when they could easily feed in the past but due to your bad decision things are now getting worst for the family. Having a sense of responsibility can make you gamble less.

[Nheer]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

Being a father comes with so many responsibilities and sometimes the pressure one feels may let someone forget about playing games and gambling for a while. The case might be different for separate individuals especially those with addiction issues, some people might choose gambling over their families due to the addiction problem and we have seen cases where gambling causes problems to marriages and end up breaking down the marriage.

A person who barely makes enough for himself and his family should avoid engaging in gambling until he is stable and able to control things financially in the family, and even at that he should be able to control himself and only gamble casually and not often. Gambling can be beneficial and at the same time it can be harmful so we should avoid gambling more often to prevent addiction.

[Assface16678]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

Being a father comes with so many responsibilities and sometimes the pressure one feels may let someone forget about playing games and gambling for a while. The case might be different for separate individuals especially those with addiction issues, some people might choose gambling over their families due to the addiction problem and we have seen cases where gambling causes problems to marriages and end up breaking down the marriage.

A person who barely makes enough for himself and his family should avoid engaging in gambling until he is stable and able to control things financially in the family, and even at that he should be able to control himself and only gamble casually and not often. Gambling can be beneficial and at the same time it can be harmful so we should avoid gambling more often to prevent addiction.

True, it's not that we are stopping gamblers from playing gambling when they want; it's just that we are saying that if you already have family, especially children, and are not making enough money for the family, then it's really recommended to stop doing gambling at all as it will affect the family's financial state. But if you are from a wealthy family, you can gamble all you want, but still, there should be a limitation because maybe you are being too addicted and you will forget your responsibility in your family, not just financial responsibility but of course the bond to the family. I've witnessed a lot of stories about a gambler being addicted and stopping their addiction because they became a father or mother. It's like reality hits, and they feel the responsibility that will come. Also, gambling will most likely influence your children to it, no matter what hiding you do. At some point, your children will discover your gambling habit.

[Hewlet]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

don't have a child yet but parenting comes with a whole lot of responsibility and sacrifices and one of it might be stopping habit that could possibly affect the family negatively. If your gambling habit is becoming a bit addictive and is affecting your financial life, it's only best you reduce you rate of gambling whenever you have children to be on a safer side cause you don't want to have issues with your family members in times of low finance who might think you've gambled out the whole family wealth.

[junder]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

Being a father comes with so many responsibilities and sometimes the pressure one feels may let someone forget about playing games and gambling for a while. The case might be different for separate individuals especially those with addiction issues, some people might choose gambling over their families due to the addiction problem and we have seen cases where gambling causes problems to marriages and end up breaking down the marriage.

A person who barely makes enough for himself and his family should avoid engaging in gambling until he is stable and able to control things financially in the family, and even at that he should be able to control himself and only gamble casually and not often. Gambling can be beneficial and at the same time it can be harmful so we should avoid gambling more often to prevent addiction.

I think this depends on the case, being a father has a big responsibility and is heavy, because of course there are many burdens that must be borne, including basic needs and a wife and children who have to be supported and cared for. take note. For example, if this father gambles with limits, perhaps they can focus on their children and leave gambling, because a father will certainly change when he has a little one. but for those who are already addicted to gambling, I don't think they will be affected, they will just gamble, not caring about it.

I agree with you, there have been many cases of life being destroyed because of gambling, but in my opinion, even though someone is addicted to gambling, it is certainly caused by their own actions, which lead them to big problems which can spread to relationships, and the family is also definitely affected. The impact is if they are addicted to gambling, because someone who is addicted to gambling is likely to only think about gambling, the chances of winning are slim. It's true what you said, of course we should do this

[Hirose UK]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

don't have a child yet but parenting comes with a whole lot of responsibility and sacrifices and one of it might be stopping habit that could possibly affect the family negatively. If your gambling habit is becoming a bit addictive and is affecting your financial life, it's only best you reduce you rate of gambling whenever you have children to be on a safer side cause you don't want to have issues with your family members in times of low finance who might think you've gambled out the whole family wealth.

This is form of responsible attitude towards the family, avoiding all things that could have bad impact and this is must for the head of the family.
No husband or father will let his family suffer in the days to come and no one wants destruction in the family, harmony and joy in the family is desire that can also provide happiness.
Gambling is an activity full of risks and gambling can clearly have bad impact on the perpetrator if they cannot have the right approach and attitude, mistakes often occur and make gamblers have to face various problems such as financial and mental.
Obviously this is problem that can disrupt family integrity and harmony, just imagine child needs education and other needs and this is related to finances so if finances are in disarray then the child future will also be affected.
Sometimes father also has emotions that cannot be controlled if he has experienced series of losses from gambling. There are many cases where father commits violence against his family as form of outlet for what he has experienced.
Obviously, this is an attitude that should not be shown and of course it would be shame if the integrity and harmony of the family were to be destroyed because of problems caused by gambling.

[Belarge]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

It's better we don't gamble when we have family to look after. Making losses as a parent seems frustrating because we're up and running in the space and we don't take any chances, infact every concrete path generates income. Experience is the best teacher, I'll lower my standards to becoming dependent on the system. I know its not an easy joh. There's a whole lot that happen behind the scene. We just stood to the responsibility of becoming better patents and never stuck ourselves in gambling because it's a straight path to stretch our hands in gambling.

[bakasabo]

Even though each person is different, I think majority have changed their habits and life in general, after they became parents. I would not call it life before and after kids. But people definitely change. I cant speak for everyone, but in general level of overall responsibility increases. I am a parent, and with time, the amount I spend on a kid only grows (I want to give it more and more of everything), and sometimes I economy on things on myself. Which means I would not go and buy each year a new mobile model, but rather use one for 3 years. Same is with my gambling. I became more cautions with betting and gambling in general.

[Mauser]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

Once we have children life changes completely, we start to realize that we are not the most important ones in the world anymore and that our children are now the center of our life. Being a parent is one of the greatest gifts in the world and we would do anything for them. Everybody changes ones he has children and so will his spending habits. I would rather buy new clothes for my children, then buy new clothes for myself. The same goes for having a good food on the table. It's more important that my children eat well than for myself, because their body is still growing and they all the important nutrition. After having children there will be less money available for gambling and we will think twice about how much money we are willing to risk in the casinos. I think that children makes us more cautious, responsible and more thinking about the future. Losses might be harder to bear, but we should also be less likely to get into the situations where we accumulate large losses. Everybody with kids and a family needs some alone time where he can relax, gambling is a good way to for that because we can do it at home once the children and wife are sleeping. Just make sure you have yourself under control and only use money for gambling that you can afford to lose.

[entertheabyss]

Even though each person is different, I think majority have changed their habits and life in general, after they became parents. I would not call it life before and after kids. But people definitely change. I cant speak for everyone, but in general level of overall responsibility increases. I am a parent, and with time, the amount I spend on a kid only grows (I want to give it more and more of everything), and sometimes I economy on things on myself. Which means I would not go and buy each year a new mobile model, but rather use one for 3 years. Same is with my gambling. I became more cautions with betting and gambling in general.

Betting in general is something we do with thorough choices made. Children is our responsibilities, once you've kids, ensure you take care of the basic necessities as a parent because you're obligated to these duties. Secondly, aplying caution in everything we do, because with the slightest mistakes, we found ourselves on the losing end. To most gamblers in the space, children doesn't change anything because they will still go about carrying out their activities each day and ensure they keep good records of the system. I know it's not easy choice but we bring on the necessary tools to keep forcing through breaks.

[TheUltraElite]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

This is a sensitive issue. People with kids may be gambling from beforehand or enter gambling anew. But I dont think they change their habits in gambling because of having a child. Often this leads to familial problems, marital issues and not being able to pay for the child's needs.

This leads to legal problems inside the marriage and even divorce.

Sadly, the gambler needs to control their addiction as they gradually approach to being settled down. Gambling and its impact is immense on the family and it can destroy lives.

[Obim34]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

This is a sensitive issue. People with kids may be gambling from beforehand or enter gambling anew. But I dont think they change their habits in gambling because of having a child. Often this leads to familial problems, marital issues and not being able to pay for the child's needs.

This leads to legal problems inside the marriage and even divorce.

Sadly, the gambler needs to control their addiction as they gradually approach to being settled down. Gambling and its impact is immense on the family and it can destroy lives.

Having children is adding enough responsibility and expenses, it will definitely affect your gambling habits. You can't often gamble when you are aware of responsibilities awaiting you instead you get into doing jobs and business to earn money. Training children in this era is very difficult unlike then. Would any one prefer using him income to gamble or take good care of his family, the children becomes the greatest priority.

[Betwrong]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

First of all, your losses shouldn't be something that is hard to bear ever, whether you are single adult, or married or with children. Bet only what you can afford to lose, easily afford to lose, to be more precise. If you have one or more children, little children, I mean, you normally don't need to gamble at all, because your kids can entertain you even better than any gambling.

[macson]

When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?

Of course, having a family will certainly change a person's mindset, but this is completely different when we discuss gender.  usually women will immediately focus on family and taking care of children when they have a family but when a man becomes a gambler, the possibility of changing is difficult, men prioritize their desires over family ^{(i see this, quite a lot of women change than men who went from being a gambler to no longer gambling)}