Does having children have an influence on gambling habits?

[avp2306]

That's actually true. The thing is, having a child just like what happened to your friend greatly affects the family expenses. The necessary needs include different vaccines for the child, milk, and regular checkups of the infant are not cheap, and need to have enough savings to sustain this kind of expense. If the parent continues his gambling activity even in this case, it will only result in more problems, primarily financial problems.

During this scenario, it's better to prioritize the needs of the child and forget about any gambling activities. Having a child consumes a lot of money in anyone's budget for their daily needs, that's why this is the time when we need to focus on our priorities and avoid any more expenses.

Having a child will affect family expenses, so a gambler has to make adjustments to his gambling capital. He couldn't use the amount of money he often used for gambling because he had to pay attention to his children's needs.

After all, children are the focus of making money. He can still gamble but must be able to adjust the amount of money he can use for gambling. So everything can still run fine and nothing will be disturbed.

By making adjustments to our expenses, we can still enjoy gambling activities as usual. After all, if our goal in gambling is just to have fun in our free time, that shouldn't be a problem. We just spend our free time gambling and don't need to gamble too often.

Indeed it can affect the financial expenses of certain people that's why we can see someones  activity is decreasing since a lot of people would choose to work pr earn money rather than spending it to a programs that gives him low chances to win.

He can really still to gamble but for sure everything change and we can see that people will take their priorities first and their gambling activities will decline.

Balancing our expenses is important to that we can continue to live up by means and can still able to decide to gamble since this is what can give us pure entertainment and we can enjoy or relive our stress for playing our most like games.

[knowngunman]

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 parent comes with a responsibilities and without doubt having children will definitely have effect on your gambling life. As a married man your entire method of spending will change compared to when you are single and alone talk more of when you start having children. I believe every parents prioritize their children's need more than their own self. At this point, this has impact on their decision making and this mean cutting their gambling budget just to meet up with basic needs like enough food for the family and savings for children school fees. In fact, some people do not only limit their gambling lifestyle but they quit completely just to avoid story that won't be interesting to the ears.

However, it may also depend on your financial strength and well you can keep balance between the two and meet up simultaneously without any rift. There is need to keep yourself happy with gambling and having fun but you can not do that at the detriment of the children knowing fully well what gambling is capable of doing. It is rather good to deprive yourself that fun than to starve the kids when you lost some money to casino.

[AmoreJaz]

In my opinion i feel it is mandatory that once a gambler has gone into the family way, he should reduce the rate at which he is gambling. It is supposing to be his priority to take good care of the family need and wants without anything that will limit the time and attention he gives to his family. There is a popular saying in my country that '' Time is money'' which is true. If he spends more time on gambling, he would lose the time he needs to use in providing money for his family. You know when you are single, you just have yourself to think of, so anything you would want to do, eat or in general spend on would be what you want and when you want them. When it comes to family it is different. The burden of everyone would be on your shoulders. That is why it is good to limit gambling when we have a family, so that we won't lose so much into gambling that we can't provide for our family like the way we should.

That is true, there's no need for the gambler to hear it from other people about his responsibilities when he decided to have his own family. In the first place, he should know already what he's getting into. And that means, less time or less funds in gambling if he thinks it can affect his family life.

The situation now is different, there are other people relying on you. So just think of the decision that you will make because you have your loved ones waiting for you at the end of the day.

[LFC_Bitcoin]

I assume for responsible gamblers, having children could cause them to gamble less because they can’t afford to gamble like they used to. It all depends on personal circumstances though, if you earn a lot you may be able to continue gambling as you did previously.

Degenerate gamblers who have a problem might not be able to change habits despite having more responsibilities with a dependent.

[swogerino]

I assume for responsible gamblers, having children could cause them to gamble less because they can’t afford to gamble like they used to. It all depends on personal circumstances though, if you earn a lot you may be able to continue gambling as you did previously.

Degenerate gamblers who have a problem might not be able to change habits despite having more responsibilities with a dependent.

I agree.I used to gamble much more when I was single and in these last years that I put up family I don't overdo it anymore and am very careful to not spend more than I can afford to because I always think about my child now,as for my wife I don't care much  .

If I had more money of course I would gamble more as gambling for me is one of life greatest pleasures especially when I hit a huge slot multiplier.

[Accardo]

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?

Spending time with kids shapes our habits, we'd have to talk multiple times and answer the same questions a thousand times. The stress isn't simple for any adult. But they're good companies to us, yet kids have their flaws which would make an adult think about them in strange ways, such as not respecting their instructions. Hence, a gambler who is undergoing these troubles from children may lose some percent of concentration. However, losing out while being a family man looks quite scary, have not worn such shoes, but a father who has no funds to pay his kid's bills, wouldn't feel comfortable one bit. Some fathers have mentioned facing mood swings, after losing out big in gambling. Hence attending to their kids in a strange way. Another thread also pointed to a father who left his kids at home just to gamble. It's risky getting addicted as a father. Because the emotional stress will be extended to the gambler's kids while growing up. It's crucial for a gambler to reduce his gambling habit the moment he gets married, for the peace of his home.

[uneng]

I assume for responsible gamblers, having children could cause them to gamble less because they can’t afford to gamble like they used to. It all depends on personal circumstances though, if you earn a lot you may be able to continue gambling as you did previously.

Degenerate gamblers who have a problem might not be able to change habits despite having more responsibilities with a dependent.

I agree.I used to gamble much more when I was single and in these last years that I put up family I don't overdo it anymore and am very careful to not spend more than I can afford to because I always think about my child now,as for my wife I don't care much  .

If I had more money of course I would gamble more as gambling for me is one of life greatest pleasures especially when I hit a huge slot multiplier.

Congratulations to you. It means you are a responsible and caring individual who loves and values your family's welfare above everything, even if it means to put your own pleasures aside in order to do so. Your gambling habits changed, but probably you also changed as individual, when compared to who you were before raising a family, and I guess nothing in this world could make you want your previous life back, because when you measure how it is and how it was, you will think to not be possible to live without their love and every other wonderful things they proportionate to you, especially your children, who must be the biggest of your treasures.

Maybe someday, when you acquire more money and larger sources of income, it will be possible for you to gamble more often, as you wish. However, for now, I think the existence and company of your family is more precious and rewarding than any potential huge multipliers a slot machine could guarantee you.

[Dewi Aries]

Obviously gambling can affect the financial balance in the family, regardless of whether you have children or not, still if you have entered a family situation or that means if for example you are married and have a wife or husband then your responsibilities will be greater than when you are single, especially if you are a husband who is the head of the family who must meet all the needs of your family's life which in fact can never be tolerated.

This means that you must always have money especially to minimize emergencies that can never be predicted, and obviously having a gambling habit has a high possibility of affecting the financial balance in the family which I think it is not uncommon for a family relationship to end in divorce due to financial problems caused by treating gambling in the wrong way regardless of whether you are a responsible gambler or not which will ultimately make you feel a greater responsibility because you also have to have a budget to fulfill your gambling habit in addition to the responsibility of meeting the needs of the family. Honestly, I have not yet entered the family phase or I mean I am still in a single situation but what is certain is that I will try to quit gambling first when I want to start a family or get married.

[betswift]

It seems to me that when a person is irresponsible, it doesn't matter to him/her whether he/she is alone or with children. It is also a great grief when a person has already become addicted. But it seems that the root of the problem lies in the fact that some people consider casino games as a way of making money and then the problems begin ((

[Orpichukwu]

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 parent who knows you have responsibilities should not influence your gambling habit; rather, what it should make the person do is reschedule their hustle and look for means for their earnings to increase, not for them to start making more gambling.
 
Gambling is not a means to make money, as it should never be considered a source of income, but rather a means to pass time and possibly make some little winnings and profit.

Instead of just focusing on making more gambling, the person should even reduce their gambling habit and the amount of time they spend gambling.

[goinmerry]

The answer typically is, that no one knows until the gambler reaches that stage of having children or generally, a family.

Some people will change their habits once they already established a family, especially if there are children, while on the other hand, some will just remain in their habit like nothing happened and no need for any adjustment.

Supposedly, maturity should be improved once we already have our responsibilities and if we talk about having our own family, but unfortunately others are immature. It's not that we need to stop gambling at all but there should be a good change once we make our own family.

[junder]

When we have a family, in my opinion, we should focus more on our family relationships, even though we don't have children but if we are married, I think we should put aside our habits, especially habits like gambling that only allow us to lose money, because otherwise there may often be problems with family relationships because of unstable finances that are only spent on our gambling habits. Unless you can make consistent profits, but with gambling, there is no profit that can be obtained consistently. But maybe there are people who still prioritize their gambling habits even though they are married, but maybe there will be more frequent conflicts. That's the fear.

It's true what you said, if we still like to do gambling habits and we and we are at the point where we have to have a family or a habit then what will happen is most likely that we choose our habits, because I often find when families have problems they end up separating because they prioritize their own ego, that's what I often find including in my environment. Also what I'm afraid of in my opinion is that this habit can be passed on to our children later, it's terrible because it will damage their future.

Family is the foundation. Family first; its common sense. This gambling position is risky. I know everyone wants success, but gambling is rigged. Think you'll win big? The house always wins. You lose money, and thats just the beginning. Financial stress wrecks the best households.

Its about priorities. Married people put their spouse and family first. Not usual. Gambling is a losing habit you cant afford. Stories of consistent wins? Deception-based fairy tales. Family breakdowns often result from conflicts. The truth is sad.

Now for something more serious: our children's future. Fear of harmful behaviors being handed on is real. We must protect their future and be role models. Breaking bad habits and choosing stability over destruction is necessary. Trust me - your family and a stable future are the greatest wins and beat any risky gamble.

I agree with you, financial pressure will have a bad impact on family relationships, if we really like gambling then it must be done in moderation, don't gamble excessively, especially when you already have your own family relationship because as you said, family is the foundation, therefore it is impossible for gambling and family to have the same level, especially if gambling is above family, that is wrong, of course family is the most important thing in life. We have to be aware that gambling is not completely fun, every now and then it will mess up our feelings because the fact that the host will always win, that cannot be denied.

as I said above, it is impossible for family to have the same level as gambling, of course family has a higher level and with that we must be able to prioritize family over gambling habits, don't raise your ego, because that will only be a problem in the future. We have to think about our own family. If we don't have children, that doesn't mean we don't have to think about the future, we still have to think about the future and prepare for it. including the future birth of a child who will be our responsibility as head of the family.

[michellee]

By making adjustments to our expenses, we can still enjoy gambling activities as usual. After all, if our goal in gambling is just to have fun in our free time, that shouldn't be a problem. We just spend our free time gambling and don't need to gamble too often.

Yes, it's true that for normal gamblers there may be a change in their gambling habits when they have children, so it's important to limit your budget and expenses so that you don't overdo it when gambling. On average, normal gamblers will usually think of gambling as just entertainment, but for someone who is addicted to gambling, they will He thinks it's different because he wants to make money, so it's difficult for a gambling addict to change his habits, but it will actually harm himself and his family, including his children.

Everyone should be able to control themselves when they have a child, they should be able to think more clearly not to spend money on gambling, but spend more money on being with their family or children. Luckily I have a wife who is good at managing my budget by gambling on weekends so I don't go overboard. limits when gambling, so I can still control myself, besides since having children I limit my gambling time less because for me it is important to spend time with my children and wife, let alone family. Don't just because we gamble, we ignore the people around us.

If they can realize that children's needs are more important than gambling, they will reduce funds for gambling and provide a larger portion for children's needs. They will think about the child's needs because that will be important for them. But if they don't do it, they really have made a mistake because they consider gambling more important.

After all, gambling is just entertainment and not for making money. We must determine when to gamble and when to be with our family. Everything must be balanced so that no disturbances occur in our lives. By constantly paying attention to our family's and others' needs, we can live life well.

By trying always to control ourselves, we can manage everything well. Even gambling, we have time, so it doesn't interfere with our other activities. If we can't manage it yet, we must keep trying until we can.

[Reid]

Yes it can especially if they are still young and going to school. There's a budget for everything so you cannot just spend any amount that you want. Having responsibilities can change everything and that includes our bad habits. When it comes to alcoholic beverages, I already lessened my consumption because I think about the budget. The wife lets me buy my drinks but not to the extent that I will have something everyday. 3-4 beers per week or just 1 bottle of brandy. I am still thankful that I can have those, and the same goes for my gambling activities. I don't go to casino games anymore, I just spend my money in sports because I have a higher chance to win there.

[Hirose UK]

I assume for responsible gamblers, having children could cause them to gamble less because they can’t afford to gamble like they used to. It all depends on personal circumstances though, if you earn a lot you may be able to continue gambling as you did previously.

Degenerate gamblers who have a problem might not be able to change habits despite having more responsibilities with a dependent.

I agree.I used to gamble much more when I was single and in these last years that I put up family I don't overdo it anymore and am very careful to not spend more than I can afford to because I always think about my child now,as for my wife I don't care much  .

If I had more money of course I would gamble more as gambling for me is one of life greatest pleasures especially when I hit a huge slot multiplier.

Everyone will be like that when they are single and don't have any responsibilities towards their family needs, but there are also many who when they have family still gamble excessively and they don't really care about their family needs.
This is one of the attitudes of gambling addict, I have also done it but that was in the past and there were many things that made me feel disappointed and also lost many valuable things so I realized that family is the most important thing.
Some people who still gamble excessively even though they have family may be able to change and recover from their addiction if they have experienced the same thing as me where they are at breaking point and many serious problems are starting to emerge as result of gambling.

From the attitude you take, it is very good, you can still have responsibilities with the family you have built, children are everything, even as father he is willing to do anything for his children.
There must be consideration of the resources we can have, if it is just enough to live life then we must be able to take backseat to pleasure because the main priority is to support and meet the needs of the family.

[Outhue]

This life is just so unbalanced, for you to have peace at your old age you need to make money, not just this alone, if you don't raise your children well you won't have peace, the moment you decide to bring kids into this world is the beginning of a whole new headache and worries, like seriously, when will one rest for real?

Parenting is not for everybody, you need to be sure that you are ready, and some choose not to have any kids, I don't just know how this will end for them when they get older, because kids are meant to take care of their parents when they are old.

Now think about if you don't raise them well, it was when I grow older that I finally understood why my father was a bit harsh on us when we were young, I hated the harsh side of him but it all helped, maybe I would have been useless if he never get harshly.

Teach your kids the right thing, dont ever call a white color a black for them, because they have trust in you and they will take it so serious, do not mislead them, what is wrong has no other name than wrong, gambling isn't something your child should learn from you, there is a chance this will bring you more shame than glory in the future.

[OceanBit]

I do not have children yet but I do support my family financially. It's a heavy responsibility since my sibling is still on college and I support for his tuition fee. My salary may not be that big but I still manage to gamble with only 2 to 5 percent from my salary, so it's not a big deal for me if I lose when I play. As what they always say, gamble with what you afford to lose. I always set my own budget to gamble and stick to it no matter I win or lose. I do not want to exceed from that budget since, from what I have mentioned that I support my family. Family is much more important than gambling.

[passwordnow]

IMHO, your gambling habit changes when you're a parent already. When you're in tight budget and even you want to gamble, you just can't. Because if you've got a toddler or a baby that needs some supplies like milk, diapers and other important things then all you have to prioritize is your kid's need before anything else. But I feel bad for the kids that has gambler parents that has the mindset that they might be able to grow their money through gambling and using the money for the milk into bankroll. That's how some of the gambler parents think and it's not too appropriate anymore to think like that because they have bigger obligations unlike before when they have no kids to attend their needs. So, for the gambler parents out there, please prioritize your children before yourself. I know that it's hard to resist but you've chosen your life and your kids didn't choose you but you choose to make them.

[rodskee]

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 will go two ways (as how I see it many times before) and these are those ways

 - They will lessen their gambling habit or at least their spending because they are having priorities .

 - They will gamble more in desperation to make more money to sustain their family needs .

so yeah there is an influence that will trigger each of them.

[FanEagle]

Still for some it is tough and it will be difficult for them to balance both eventually leading to dysfunctional families.

Surely taking care of a family is not an easy task and with a larger home, it becomes more difficult to do so you just have to cut down from gambling expenses. Moreover, gambling itself is not really profitable for total average of gamblers so most likely family people also lose their bet too .

It could lead to break in homes which will take more resources, time and apologies to come back especially if you have a wife who has warned the husband off it and he refused, she might take a drastic decision to leave the home and that will definitely affect the man or the children whose growing up will be full of pain and lack of parental control of either the father or mother depending on whose arm they eventually grew in.

That's true, it should not be all that easy, we should probably consider that having a big family needs to take a first priority when we are talking about something like that. If you plan on having a family like that then you should not worry about anything else.

I hope that we could see something changing, like you get so rich that you can take care of your entire family AND still end up being able to actually gamble as well. That could still happen, like imagine a person who makes a million dollars a year, that dude could gamble 10k dollars a year and still take care of his family without a doubt, that's the important part. So, either you need to be only responsible for yourself, or you need to earn enough to take care of your family and still have enough leftover to gamble.