Is it proper for younger ones to gamble?

[Agbe]

The younger ones are also seriously gambling to look for money, everything in the world has changed and things are not like that. Whether we like it or not age 10 and above were caught gambling in different locations and we can't stop them because in most time when you asked them, they would tell you that they are orphans and they were just wandering around the city looking for help from people so when they play gambling and win something then they use it to buy food and eat. Sometimes when you hear their part of the story it is pathetic.

[EarnOnVictor]

Because nowadays the younger ones take gambling more seriously then school. Yesterday i got back home early so I decided to step out and go to a betting shop to catch some fun while gambling, I saw two teenagers gambling with their school uniforms on them.

I asked someone besides me why did they allow this boy's to come in with their uniforms and gamble, he said did they put any restrictions that younger ones are not allowed to gamble. I said but it's not normal, I replied him what if this are your kids would you be happy seeing them gambling with their uniforms on them. So what do you guys think about this situation at hand now.

The spread of gambling addiction among school and college boys and girls is like a curse for future generations. However, in all countries where gambling is legal, gambling is legal for students and they can participate in gambling within the permitted age. But in my country like in your country children are getting addicted to gambling at a young age and also students in school uniform are getting involved in the horrendous addiction to drugs, so they are heading towards a dark future and we cannot expect anything good from the next generation.

I would like to know your country if you don't mind because I am so confused about this and the laxity of your government and that of the older generations that should have frowned so much at that situation which is becoming alarming. As negligent and uncared as my country is, I hardly hear that younger ones are gambling, not to mention them being addicted to it, this is an abomination. Fine, there will always be some odd cases, but the situation should never be worse than 0.001% in a sane society and a bit higher in some insane society where people are still taking responsibility. The only issue in my country that I still believe people should frown at is when an adult sends the younger ones to bet on their behalf. They might write the betting options on a sheet of paper and send them to deliver it to the operator/agent in some physical casinos. Those agents will now input the options and issue the ticket to the young children for delivery.

This shouldn't be, as children of that age should have never been exposed to such a thing, and I wonder why they will not be corrupted by that because very soon, they will also want to test what they are being sent to do. In a sane society, such a thing should not have happened, and both the adult who sent them on such an errand and the operator are jailable for that crime. Had it been that the government is serious about it and the citizens are also cooperative in reporting such a situation, I am sure that it would have stopped. However, this is rampant in a local part of my country where they are popularly termed ghetto and not in a civilized environment.

[angrybirdy]

The younger ones are also seriously gambling to look for money, everything in the world has changed and things are not like that. Whether we like it or not age 10 and above were caught gambling in different locations and we can't stop them because in most time when you asked them, they would tell you that they are orphans and they were just wandering around the city looking for help from people so when they play gambling and win something then they use it to buy food and eat. Sometimes when you hear their part of the story it is pathetic.

maybe the times are really different now, there are really many young people who gamble to make money because not all young people have been left with a good life and like you said, they can't be stopped because it's easy to learn now or know the different styles of gambling, when you have a phone, you can immediately access everything so it's hard to stop others but of course, so that it doesn't get worse in the future, it would really be better for them to get proper guidance in the older than them.

[Agbe]

maybe the times are really different now, there are really many young people who gamble to make money because not all young people have been left with a good life and like you said, they can't be stopped because it's easy to learn now or know the different styles of gambling, when you have a phone, you can immediately access everything so it's hard to stop others but of course, so that it doesn't get worse in the future, it would really be better for them to get proper guidance in the older than them.

Exactly if you see some those young boys on the street and they narrate their stories to you, you will pity them and if they are gambling to survive every week or month and they are not disturbing other people on the streets and not stealing and only gambling then let them gamble to feed. According to some group nof young boys I met in 2020, they said they thank God for gambling because it provide their daily breads. But frankly speaking it is not good for children to gamble because they are not emotionally feeling strong to defend themselves when they is unusual lose and any other gambling dysfunctional issues arises. Gambling from 18+ is always a nice idea because the mind has matured at the time to face some situations on ground.

[Sakanwa]

maybe the times are really different now, there are really many young people who gamble to make money because not all young people have been left with a good life and like you said, they can't be stopped because it's easy to learn now or know the different styles of gambling, when you have a phone, you can immediately access everything so it's hard to stop others but of course, so that it doesn't get worse in the future, it would really be better for them to get proper guidance in the older than them.

Exactly if you see some those young boys on the street and they narrate their stories to you, you will pity them and if they are gambling to survive every week or month and they are not disturbing other people on the streets and not stealing and only gambling then let them gamble to feed. According to some group nof young boys I met in 2020, they said they thank God for gambling because it provide their daily breads. But frankly speaking it is not good for children to gamble because they are not emotionally feeling strong to defend themselves when they is unusual lose and any other gambling dysfunctional issues arises. Gambling from 18+ is always a nice idea because the mind has matured at the time to face some situations on ground.

You are right mate,every man's purpose on why he or she Gambles is to make profit,and so I don't think that anybody who is above the age of 18 is still young.The world is bad,and especially in most countries who have bad economy,they find it very difficult to survive,therefore,their only means of survival is through gambling and other related stuffs.However,the only ones I can have issues with as you said are the ones who go around stealing people's properties,selling those properties to gamble,they are the ones who make the people in the society to feel gambling is bad too.

[passwordnow]

Betting shops that are irresponsible shouldn't allow kids that come or will go to their schools to enter their premises. That's irresponsible kind of doing business in gambling. When I was a kid and I tried to enter into establishments that weren't for the young age like me before and I wasn't allowed. But this time, I think that most of the establishments have been relaxed with their policies.

They need a strong reinforcement from the authorities so that they will be reminded about who they should allow to enter and who shouldn't be. Because if they're not going to be strict with that, many of these younger ages will develop addiction at a young stage of their lives. And when they are into that stage, that's for sure going to make themselves struggle with emotional breakdown.

Breakdown in a sense that they can't accept that much defeat and losses and when the urge of recovery comes to them, they don't know where they're going to get their money and how to do that. And that results to the young generation getting involve in doing illegal things like robbery, stealing and other acts that they shouldn't be doing if it's not because of gambling addiction.

[Troytech]

Firstly we all know that some countries laws prohibits younger aged from gambling and its illegal to involve in such, but the question is how does this online casino act with respect to this law, we alk know that anyone can open a gambling account in any online casino and fake their age and noome would know or stop them, IMO they is no way to actually stop younger ones from engaging in such activities unless online casino would provide strict ways to stop this activities from going on.

I also know about how some gambling shops allow underage teens to come into their shops and play games and most times I've seen some teens lie about their age just to get into gambling shops and play games, so if this cannot be controlled it calls for an education about gambling and the risks involved, why I propose this is cause children mostly want freedom and to do want they are told not to, so instead of placing restrictions alone, let them be educated about gambling and its risk. This way we would have less teenager's jumping into gambling.

[slapper]

Betting shops that are irresponsible shouldn't allow kids that come or will go to their schools to enter their premises. That's irresponsible kind of doing business in gambling. When I was a kid and I tried to enter into establishments that weren't for the young age like me before and I wasn't allowed. But this time, I think that most of the establishments have been relaxed with their policies.

They need a strong reinforcement from the authorities so that they will be reminded about who they should allow to enter and who shouldn't be. Because if they're not going to be strict with that, many of these younger ages will develop addiction at a young stage of their lives. And when they are into that stage, that's for sure going to make themselves struggle with emotional breakdown.

Breakdown in a sense that they can't accept that much defeat and losses and when the urge of recovery comes to them, they don't know where they're going to get their money and how to do that. And that results to the young generation getting involve in doing illegal things like robbery, stealing and other acts that they shouldn't be doing if it's not because of gambling addiction.

Gambling dens and the idea of easy money? That's a dangerous cocktail for our young people. These places shouldn't be a revolving door for anyone underage, more like a solid wall. We're not talking about being anti-fun here, folks. This is about protecting futures. We need tough rules, not suggestions. And we need to enforce them, no exceptions

I'm no doctor, but even I know that young minds are like sponges. Early exposure to gambling can lead to bad habits and a whole lot of heartache down the line. We need to steer our kids towards education, not temptation. This isn't just about rules and regulations, folks. This is about doing what's right. We owe it to our children, and to our country, to keep them safe from harm

[danherbias07]

The younger ones are also seriously gambling to look for money, everything in the world has changed and things are not like that. Whether we like it or not age 10 and above were caught gambling in different locations and we can't stop them because in most time when you asked them, they would tell you that they are orphans and they were just wandering around the city looking for help from people so when they play gambling and win something then they use it to buy food and eat. Sometimes when you hear their part of the story it is pathetic.

Pathetic or do you mean pitiful?

Yeah, I've seen a lot of younger generations now that are gambling but I have not seen one yet below ages 11. 13 years old above, yes. That's when curiosity strikes a kid and he gets more friends in the school who could be older than him which may be the cause of why he learned to gamble.
It happens and it will depend on the parents how they will have knowledge about it, either asking their friends or those people who can see what he is doing at school.
The only problem that I see is if these kids are doing it online and can easily delete the history whenever their parents check their smartphones. We have to be a better parent now and we should learn how we can check all the details so that we may prevent it from happening. I have two boys and I already have an idea of what may happen to them so I often check their phones so that I can try to prevent advertisements that could lead them to watch gamblers streaming or pornography.

[Lanatsa]

The younger ones are also seriously gambling to look for money, everything in the world has changed and things are not like that. Whether we like it or not age 10 and above were caught gambling in different locations and we can't stop them because in most time when you asked them, they would tell you that they are orphans and they were just wandering around the city looking for help from people so when they play gambling and win something then they use it to buy food and eat. Sometimes when you hear their part of the story it is pathetic.

Pathetic or do you mean pitiful?

Yeah, I've seen a lot of younger generations now that are gambling but I have not seen one yet below ages 11. 13 years old above, yes. That's when curiosity strikes a kid and he gets more friends in the school who could be older than him which may be the cause of why he learned to gamble.
It happens and it will depend on the parents how they will have knowledge about it, either asking their friends or those people who can see what he is doing at school.
The only problem that I see is if these kids are doing it online and can easily delete the history whenever their parents check their smartphones. We have to be a better parent now and we should learn how we can check all the details so that we may prevent it from happening. I have two boys and I already have an idea of what may happen to them so I often check their phones so that I can try to prevent advertisements that could lead them to watch gamblers streaming or pornography.

A little bit exaggerated if we do speak about into those people who are really that too young on that kind of age bracket in involving on gambling. I would rather believe that they are really that into those youngsters who would really be that in between 14-17 of age on which this is usually where this is the most age bracket where we are really that curious into things since we are really that becoming mature and do easily be able to adapt on the moment that you would really be able to encounter yourself on something which is on your first time.Usually these ages will really be loving on trying to get involved on something that they would be able to see whether online or offline specially if they've seen it into their surroundings on which it would be a common approach that they will really be having that kind of consideration on taking up such actions on which we know that they could highly failed up due to lack of experience and lack of knowledge on how to deal up with them plus having that impulsive approach because they are really that not good about on emotion handling.

Due to the technology that we do have today then it would really be just that normal that people would really be easily be getting involved into things on which we know that it cant be avoided
considering the exposure specially online where gambling advertisements could really be able to happen and shown to us. Even us parents cant really be able to control on whats happening and this is why
there would really be those moments that you wouldnt really be able to stop them on the things that they are getting involved with.

[Forsyth Jones]

18 years old. That is the minimum age that I have seen most gambling platforms put as a restriction and as far as I know, it's illegal to gamble or even drink when the minimum age limit is not reached. The sports betting shop owners are just oblivious of it or they're simply greedy without minding the damage that those kids are being exposed to at this early age. With proper education about gambling, I personally think it is harmful to be exposing them to gambling right now.

Kids that age should be focused on getting the basic education they need not gambling. It's a sad reality, really.

Most of the time, minors cannot do many things, such as registering on websites where minors are not allowed and if so, they are unable and protected by law in most civilized countries to frequent certain places and/or consume things like alcoholism, but this is no barrier and what most happens is these same young people breaking the barrier, there is always a gap.

It's possible that your children (if they are underage) are going to prohibited places like casinos and other things.

I think that argumentation will always be the best option than repressing these young folks, always a responsible adult, preferably parents and friends, guide them in an orderly manner without exposing these young people to ridicule. We also have to be careful not to be that stupid adult that everyone hates.

[Belarge]

The younger ones are also seriously gambling to look for money, everything in the world has changed and things are not like that. Whether we like it or not age 10 and above were caught gambling in different locations and we can't stop them because in most time when you asked them, they would tell you that they are orphans and they were just wandering around the city looking for help from people so when they play gambling and win something then they use it to buy food and eat. Sometimes when you hear their part of the story it is pathetic.

Gambling is made legal in almost, all developed countries but it's strictly based on the regulation of ages. Its pathetic to squeezed the truth, rather we should be having smooth running in the system. The younger ones have interests in generating money by themselves, they're young teens and exists in the cruel world where one have to fend for himself as a man. This scenario doesn't apply to the rich because everything they need is already in their possession, but still yet some of the indulges in gambling.

[Dewi Aries]

Exactly if you see some those young boys on the street and they narrate their stories to you, you will pity them and if they are gambling to survive every week or month and they are not disturbing other people on the streets and not stealing and only gambling then let them gamble to feed. According to some group nof young boys I met in 2020, they said they thank God for gambling because it provide their daily breads. But frankly speaking it is not good for children to gamble because they are not emotionally feeling strong to defend themselves when they is unusual lose and any other gambling dysfunctional issues arises. Gambling from 18+ is always a nice idea because the mind has matured at the time to face some situations on ground.

You are right mate,every man's purpose on why he or she Gambles is to make profit,and so I don't think that anybody who is above the age of 18 is still young.The world is bad,and especially in most countries who have bad economy,they find it very difficult to survive,therefore,their only means of survival is through gambling and other related stuffs.However,the only ones I can have issues with as you said are the ones who go around stealing people's properties,selling those properties to gamble,they are the ones who make the people in the society to feel gambling is bad too.

Honestly I can't confirm or conclude that all men gamble with the intention and purpose of making a profit and if you say that then maybe it's the same as you saying that everyone can't think using their common sense to understand how gambling really is, I'm not defending them but I will say that there is always a small percentage of gamblers who understand gambling for whom the worry of losing significant money is their biggest reason to act more cautiously and put a lot of restrictions on their approach to their gambling activities.

Another thing, yes, I believe that a person can do any means to earn money when he is experiencing various financial problems that make him feel depressed, which in the end justifies any means, such as making gambling a place to earn money, that is true, but yes, maybe we can't. concluded that the majority of people who are in a situation like that will always make unreasonable decisions, but yes, making various unreasonable decisions is very possible when someone is experiencing a lot of pressure.

[macson]

Because nowadays the younger ones take gambling more seriously then school. Yesterday i got back home early so I decided to step out and go to a betting shop to catch some fun while gambling, I saw two teenagers gambling with their school uniforms on them.

I asked someone besides me why did they allow this boy's to come in with their uniforms and gamble, he said did they put any restrictions that younger ones are not allowed to gamble. I said but it's not normal, I replied him what if this are your kids would you be happy seeing them gambling with their uniforms on them. So what do you guys think about this situation at hand now.

why don't you contact the authorities because even in countries where gambling is legal, children are strictly prohibited from gambling because they are still at school, if children continue to be allowed to gamble then their future will be ruined, they will not have time to finish their schooling or even apply to a job.

[nelson4lov]

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Most of the time, minors cannot do many things, such as registering on websites where minors are not allowed and if so, they are unable and protected by law in most civilized countries to frequent certain places and/or consume things like alcoholism, but this is no barrier and what most happens is these same young people breaking the barrier, there is always a gap.

It's possible that your children (if they are underage) are going to prohibited places like casinos and other things.

I think that argumentation will always be the best option than repressing these young folks, always a responsible adult, preferably parents and friends, guide them in an orderly manner without exposing these young people to ridicule. We also have to be careful not to be that stupid adult that everyone hates.

Ah yes, you hit the nail on the head with that reply. It's worth noting that parents/guardians might be oblivious of what their wards/kids are getting involved so that responsibility (the one about educating children on the risks poised by gambling However, most of those gambling house owners are aware of the implications but still go ahead to allow it simply because they're focused on the numbers — the more people that plays, the more their stats go up and they can get investors to buy into their firm or better still, profit from player losses.

[G_Besar]

why don't you contact the authorities because even in countries where gambling is legal, children are strictly prohibited from gambling because they are still at school, if children continue to be allowed to gamble then their future will be ruined, they will not have time to finish their schooling or even apply to a job.

The level of children's addiction to gambling will certainly be very difficult for their parents to control if it is not controlled from an early age by their own parents. I also don't really agree with reporting things like that to the authorities if they can still be handled on their own for the common good, because children who are still at an early age or still at school to gain more knowledge, of course there is really no need to take part in gambling because They'll definitely have time to understand more about gambling when they get older or when they start working for themselves and making money that they can put aside for themselves.

[Sandra_hakeem]

I don't advise that you should gamble for anything sake, but if it's already a habit that you can't get away with it, peace stick to it until you fine a way/reason to either control it or quit. What's the point advising a child that doesn't even wanna listen nr change?  They wouldn't dare to hold themselves responsible for their habits. Mostly, they'd blame it on alcohol, cannabis and Meths .... Otherwise, they could just stick to doing drugs without being extravagant.

Because nowadays the younger ones take gambling more seriously then school. Yesterday i got back home early so I decided to step out and go to a betting shop to catch some fun while gambling, I saw two teenagers gambling with their school uniforms on them.

This looks like a  fictional story to me... There's no betting shop that would allow students with uniforms to gamble. It's even unlawful to allow teenagers into your casino outlet as an offense of such would attract apprehension by the state law enforcement agencies.

Edit:Let's all be mindful of what we share online... It can either be be for or against a particular locality or country...

[Berry2d]

It is not proper and advisable for younger ones to gamble. It has been clearly stated by the betting company that any person under 18 years is not advise to gamble. Gambling has not been easy with an adult talk less of younger ones. Allowing or advising younger one is like advising them to go into stealing because this set of people are still under parental control and guard as their needs are still provided by their parents. So is equally like telling such person to take money from their parents bags to enable them gamble because they don't have any source of income apart from thier parents giving them. Allowing younger ones to gamble is another way of distracting them from been focused in there academy.  It's never advisable and proper for younger ones to gamble.

[ChiBitCTy]

Because nowadays the younger ones take gambling more seriously then school. Yesterday i got back home early so I decided to step out and go to a betting shop to catch some fun while gambling, I saw two teenagers gambling with their school uniforms on them.

I asked someone besides me why did they allow this boy's to come in with their uniforms and gamble, he said did they put any restrictions that younger ones are not allowed to gamble. I said but it's not normal, I replied him what if this are your kids would you be happy seeing them gambling with their uniforms on them. So what do you guys think about this situation at hand now.

"Because nowadays the younger ones take gambling more seriously then school".  This is just a ridiculous statement that is pure conjecture.  Where did you get this from?  What facts do you have backing this up?  This is simply in no way shape or form the truth.  Maybe for a small percentage of students, but I'm amazed when people say such foolish things as if it were fact.  SMH.

You're whole statement makes little to non sense.

[$weetne$$]

The younger ones are also seriously gambling to look for money, everything in the world has changed and things are not like that. Whether we like it or not age 10 and above were caught gambling in different locations and we can't stop them because in most time when you asked them, they would tell you that they are orphans and they were just wandering around the city looking for help from people so when they play gambling and win something then they use it to buy food and eat. Sometimes when you hear their part of the story it is pathetic.

We can't stop younger ones from gambling, adults can gamble but kids should not be allowed to gamble because they do not have the idea to be able to tell between when they are having fun or getting addicted. A kid will keep gambling and lose all the money he has without being able to stop himself but an adult can have the strength to stop when he is not making any progress. Gambling is beyond addictive and causes alot of damage to anyone who is abusing it and younger ones would not know that they are abusing gambling when they are doing it. Young ones looking for money through gambling do not get it but they will keep losing the money they have thinking that one day they can be lucky. Younger ones should be enjoying their childhood and not suffering looking for money when they should be in school learning more benefiting things.