Concerns grow over online gambling among teens

[Strongkored]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

[Webetcoins]

What's striking the most of what Colby Cotrone said was that kids are unaware of what they are doing. Could it be that even the grown-up man may also not be aware of what he is doing as over time a gambler may be consumed by how much he enjoyed the thrills of gambling?

They think they are doing something as simple as rooting for thier favorite players but it's turned more into making money than the game and having fun as a fan. - Colby Cotrone

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

Parents teach their kids from very beginning that everything cost money in this world. Parents teach kids about investing, at least how to do purchases in store. And the kids say that they were not aware what they were doing when they placed a money bet? I dont believe in that. I dont expel the fact that the gambling problem exist, but such excuse as "we did not know what we were doing" is lame.

If the parents are materialistic and always praise money, they can say that. The real truth is still or is that not all revolve around money. Investing seems not fit yet for a kid but savings may be, because it is only easy to do.

I can only believe when they say that ' they don't know what they are doing 'if we are talking about the kids but if they are already a teen, then that is not believable anymore because they are grown-ups already and they already have a hair in their pubic areas Xd. Usually the ones who have this alibi are the people who are already addicted but its funny if they use it to try and escape their problems or consequences because it won't work as they wish.

[Yatsan]

It's an unending problem to be honest. As long as these teens are getting their interest with gambling activities then they will continue engaging into it. What's more alarming is with streamers and influencers who promote this kind of activity. I think there's no need for a proof to the idea that they're a big part of encouragement to gambling concerning teens. Same reason why I support KYC Procedures on trusted platforms to at least lessen, if not totally stop, their access to gambling sites.

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

We're on this for years already but the situation just keep on getting worse generation after generation. There are lots of warnings and disclaimers about how bad gambling habits could get but these teenagers care nothing less but to be in this industry because they are having high hopes of earning big through their luck.

[Dewi Aries]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

Exactly, because a person's personality depends on how their environment is as a child, on the other hand I understand that both parents must want the best for their children where of course they direct a child to positive things but it is a fact that sometimes a child grows up with various influences that are sometimes negative if the parents cannot take care and direct them to positive things well. On the other hand, I do not agree if a child is given education about the dangers of gambling since they are still young because what is feared is that there is still a possibility for them to feel curious about how gambling actually is and maybe they try to access gambling unknowingly, which as we know that a child who is still underage has a high curiosity in him.

So in my opinion there is nothing better than not exposing them to gambling, and it is better to keep or monitor them along with avoiding various things that can make them reach gambling, such as excessive use of social media that allows them to see promotions carried out by some of the big casinos that we often see on the internet lately.

[ethereumhunter]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

Education can helps children to avoids the negative impacts that can happens to them. At least, they will knows what happens to them if they do that so they must not doing that things before something bad happens. Education about gambling in schools is necessary to helps them knows about the danger of playing gambling which is not many children knows. When they knows about the danger, they will not trying to playing gambling because they will see something bad to their lives and that can makes their parents in trouble, not just for that children. But schools must takes their portion to always reminds students not to playing gambling and together with parents, they can guards students to stay away from gambling. Students will understand about the risks so they don't wants to takes the risks because that can makes them addiction to gambling.

[lizarder]

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

Apart from education, there must be humane control so that children do not feel pressured and do not think their parents are putting too much pressure. Today's children are difficult to manage if they don't use more humane methods and parents usually ignore this condition, making children even more stressed and uncomfortable with that kind of upbringing. In the end, they did not listen to the education, but instead became more curious to learn about these activities because they were influenced by curiosity.

Try discussing how psychologists treat cases of people addicted to gambling and drugs. They take a more humanistic emotional approach so that those who are addicted feel touched and will try to encourage themselves to recover from addiction. This is what parents need to do so that children can become more accustomed to this condition.

[livingfree]

That's true, there will be some moments that they're going to gamble even if they will be prohibit that's why the patronage should start at home.

The time will come for these teenagers that they will realize that life isn't just all about them gambling all day long or getting some money from their parent's pockets.

While those that have side hustles, they can do whatever they want with their money. Yes, there are teenagers nowadays with side hustles but still that doesn't give them a pass to gamble.

Yes, it is possible, but I think it depends on the environment they are in, because usually it is very easy for someone to fall into negative things if they are in the wrong environment.

But yes, if they are in the wrong environment then they will most likely fall into various negative things, whether it's gambling, alcohol or other negative things that can have a bad impact on their lives, on the other hand, yes I understand what you said that teenagers should understand that life is not about gambling alone, but usually someone who is still in their teens just wants something that makes them curious and maybe one of them is gambling.

On the other hand I think it doesn't matter even if for example they have their own income or still depend on both parents in terms of finances but still if if they use the money for negative things then it is prohibited or not recommended, none other than because after all there are bad effects that will most likely continue to lurk them

Yes, the bad influence that they are part of and mostly when these teenagers aren't patronage by their parents. They go in a wrong circle that teaches them like this, how to gamble.

And I think even with the patronage of their parents, if they're hard headed teenagers, they'd still fall into the same activities like in gambling and as you've said, into alcohol and other activities they think are cool to do when they're at that age.

and overall I think this is the job of parents who must be able to supervise and direct their children to something right.

I reckon but there are teenagers that are unstoppable and parents have just given up supervising them.

[uneng]

I reckon but there are teenagers that are unstoppable and parents have just given up supervising them.

I'm not totally against the parents on this matter, since I'm not on their skin to know for real how hard it is to deal with their sons. In some cases parents really have to give up on their sons, so maybe life can teach them something. Too much attention and protection can have a harmful effect for some individuals. Instead of seeing that as something good and benefical, they just sabotage themselves, going against their parents, deciding to stay by the side of wrong and dangerous influences from "friends".

And the more parents make effort to help their sons, more distant and rageful these teenagers become. It's a delicate situation to deal with... Maybe these teenagers have to lose in order to learn something and get aware their parents were right all the time, and that they should get distance from such "friends" who don't add anything productive and uplifting to their existence. Probably everyone here have already seen cases like this for real, being gambling practice involved on the situation or another practices such as drugs, alcohol, crimes and so on.

[Cookdata]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

Gambling has reached a stage where it should be taught as formal education and parenting to avoid gambling, then I think the government has to ban gambling, it's like saying cigeratte increases lung infection problem and we advice children to avoid it but because we can't let go of those sweet taxes, we should put 'smokers are reliable to die young', that's bullshit because we all can see how young and adult smoke like their live depend on it because of that same addiction.

It's simple, if the government is trying to protect its people from something and education is needed, at that point they need to simply ban it and make sure all the companies are dissolved. However, I think parental guidance is more important than anything when it comes to restriction.

[Sandra_hakeem]

"It's time for schools to focus on the root cause of online teen gambling by implementing gambling prevention education in all high schools. Health class curricula across the nation cover the typical risks for teens such as smoking, drinking, vaping, etc yet gambling education is nowhere to be found in our schools. "

We have a new generation and breed of children that call themselves "Gen Zs"; The reality we are facing today with our kids is way different from the 1990's ... The Internet has created a huge influence on them so much that they'd know so many things we don't.

Secondly, peer influence creates yet again, another impossible path to leap -- so many kids have been bullied and stalked for not following any trend that comes forth. When this happens, since a kid is susceptible to opposition, they may decide to follow suit. It's definitely not gonna end well for them
So the best solution would be sending out stricter measures on casinos over the regulation of their customers. If they're not up to 18, report them!!
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They think they are doing something as simple as rooting for thier favorite players but it's turned more into making money than the game and having fun as a fan. - Colby Cotrone

Anyone would get enticed immediately they learn about making money it.

[Zadicar]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

Gambling has reached a stage where it should be taught as formal education and parenting to avoid gambling, then I think the government has to ban gambling, it's like saying cigeratte increases lung infection problem and we advice children to avoid it but because we can't let go of those sweet taxes, we should put 'smokers are reliable to die young', that's bullshit because we all can see how young and adult smoke like their live depend on it because of that same addiction.

It's simple, if the government is trying to protect its people from something and education is needed, at that point they need to simply ban it and make sure all the companies are dissolved. However, I think parental guidance is more important than anything when it comes to restriction.

Usually it is really that being taught in Values education or something in Social studies as far as i remember since this one had been mentioned wayback in college. So far in highschool and elementary this one hadnt been taught. As we do see that technology does really grow even more better and more bigger on which it is really that almost changing on everything specially when it comes to accessibility on which everything could really be that almost be known with a few taps on your own mobile phone or any device as long it does have that internet on which simply means that it would really be that easy to engaged or access things.
This is why on the moment that you would really be tending to dive into something then you could really be that easily do it, this is why even into those people who are still young would be having that probability on having that kind of engagement on which it is one of the cons of it. So parenting would really be something that relevant.

[livingfree]

I reckon but there are teenagers that are unstoppable and parents have just given up supervising them.

I'm not totally against the parents on this matter, since I'm not on their skin to know for real how hard it is to deal with their sons. In some cases parents really have to give up on their sons, so maybe life can teach them something. Too much attention and protection can have a harmful effect for some individuals. Instead of seeing that as something good and benefical, they just sabotage themselves, going against their parents, deciding to stay by the side of wrong and dangerous influences from "friends".

And the more parents make effort to help their sons, more distant and rageful these teenagers become. It's a delicate situation to deal with... Maybe these teenagers have to lose in order to learn something and get aware their parents were right all the time, and that they should get distance from such "friends" who don't add anything productive and uplifting to their existence. Probably everyone here have already seen cases like this for real, being gambling practice involved on the situation or another practices such as drugs, alcohol, crimes and so on.

Parents that comes to this point are the ones that have done everything they can to give them reminder of not getting into the depths of gambling.

But even if the love is there, they have to teach them tough love and you're right with that. They need to learn the lesson of life on their own terms.

Whether they like it or not, they're the ones that will choose their path in life and if they can't help themselves with gambling, a little support still from their parents will come but that's about getting out of their addiction.

[Wexnident]

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Well if it puts awareness in why not? Highly doubt it'd be effective though. I mean a lot of the stuff put into schools has doubtful effectiveness in the first place anyway, what more with gambling. In the first place it has to start with the parents teaching them how to value money and common sense behind it. There's absolutely no common in spending money to "support" your team when it's not even given directly to them lol.

Anyhow in the side of the apps/sites themselves, they really have to implement better ways to stop the minors from accessing them or being able to see them in the first place. God don't get me started with content creators as well, they're probably the first ones that most kids find.

[GigaBit]

The gambling industry is growing into more a trillion dollar industry and there are more people who are gambling now than ever before and it is increasing. Sadly on the underaged gambling is also on the rise and if it is not checked it becomes a epidemic that may be difficult for countries and government to control. Right now, it is still at the starting stage and the government needs to act fast. I know they are doing a lot of TV, radio, internet campaigns against under-gambling but they need to take it a bit further by going into schools, and yes inputting preventing gambling education in schools. They need to have counselors talk to students about the dangers of gambling addiction and having an open door policy for students to be able to freely talk about their struggles with gambling and then offering them help three of charge.

If minors indulge in this industry then the government can no longer regulate it. It will go completely against the government. It is necessary to take initiative from now. Taking precautionary measures for minors who conduct gambling. Socially or nationally or through advertising, minors should be discouraged. Minors must be weaned from gambling if the nation is to prosper. Today it stands as a varnished chain. But I think here only the government will fail to bring it under control unless the parents in the family take proper care of their children. A concerted effort by both parents and the government can prevent such disorders.

[Agbamoni]

Since the gambling industry became accessible through online many persons below the age of 18 has jumped into gambling. It is something that is worth given concern because these individuals are not prepared to take responsibility of their action. The painful part is that there is a low probability to stop them since one cannot k now the exact age when they come into the gambling platform. The concerns grow everyday not only in the gambling industry but also in other sectors. For example, the porn site, a lot of teens are accessing it when they're not up to the age to do that.

[FinneysTrueVision]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

This is unnecessary. Every once in a while there will be some manufactured panic about kids being addicted to gambling, and when that stops getting clicks they move onto kids getting addicted to porn, or cigarettes, or vaping. These concerns are overblown. On the rare occasion that a teenager gets addicted to the point that it is ruining their life, they should certainly seek help, but it’s not something where we need mandates and regulation to combat.

Gambling laws in the US are already strict enough. It’s been hard enough to get them to a more reasonable and less restrictive level.

We are going to see more propaganda about kids gambling as these mobile apps become more popular, but no matter how well intentioned they think they are being, pushing for stricter KYC and other measures isn’t going to keep teens out of trouble and will only punish honest people who want to have some enjoyment through sports betting.

[topbitcoin]

Since the gambling industry became accessible through online many persons below the age of 18 has jumped into gambling. It is something that is worth given concern because these individuals are not prepared to take responsibility of their action. The painful part is that there is a low probability to stop them since one cannot k now the exact age when they come into the gambling platform. The concerns grow everyday not only in the gambling industry but also in other sectors. For example, the porn site, a lot of teens are accessing it when they're not up to the age to do that.

The presence of technology and digitalization has provided benefits and positive impacts for all individuals, but behind the benefits and positive impacts provided there are negative impacts which are quite dangerous, especially for the younger generation. Because today's life is never separated from social media and mobile phones, it is impossible for the current generation not to know about online gambling, but social media has become a forum for promoting online gambling sites. and we cannot limit online gambling sites from promoting on social media in places where young people gather, because that is beyond our capabilities.

There was news about many people being trapped in a cycle of irresponsible gambling, causing many losses. This raises concerns for those who are still teenagers, because after all the future is in their hands (the younger generation), and if many of the younger generation are destroyed because of gambling, I can't imagine what the situation will be like tomorrow, will it be okay? .

[Negotiation]

The gambling industry is growing into more a trillion dollar industry and there are more people who are gambling now than ever before and it is increasing. Sadly on the underaged gambling is also on the rise and if it is not checked it becomes a epidemic that may be difficult for countries and government to control. Right now, it is still at the starting stage and the government needs to act fast. I know they are doing a lot of TV, radio, internet campaigns against under-gambling but they need to take it a bit further by going into schools, and yes inputting preventing gambling education in schools. They need to have counselors talk to students about the dangers of gambling addiction and having an open door policy for students to be able to freely talk about their struggles with gambling and then offering them help three of charge.

If minors indulge in this industry then the government can no longer regulate it. It will go completely against the government. It is necessary to take initiative from now. Taking precautionary measures for minors who conduct gambling. Socially or nationally or through advertising, minors should be discouraged. Minors must be weaned from gambling if the nation is to prosper. Today it stands as a varnished chain. But I think here only the government will fail to bring it under control unless the parents in the family take proper care of their children. A concerted effort by both parents and the government can prevent such disorders.

Even if the government wants to stop the trend of online gambling the role of the family is more important for the protection of teenagers. Parents have the most responsibility to stop this gambling addiction in our youth. Where the child is going with whom he is mixing what he is doing on the mobile all the time should be monitored so that he cannot abuse the smartphone. There is no alternative to being conscious and limiting smartphone usage measures should be taken for that. Besides we have to think from the point of view of moral and Islamic values. It is possible to protect the youth from the dangers of gambling through the united awareness of family society and government.

[virasog]

And would you agree with him in implementing gambling prevention education in schools?

All education that can reduce the negative impacts on children both now and as adults should be given from an early age, so that they can have a good foundation about gambling so that even though later they will gamble, they will become responsible gamblers because they understand the bad risks that will be obtained if they gamble without responsibility, but parents at home should teach about this too, not just rely on the school, so education about gambling is currently as important as education about sex.

Well, the education alone cannot help the teens and children stay away from gambling or do not gamble at all. Someone needs to monitor them, and constantly educate them and only then they are saved from it. Gambling is so much addictive and children/ teenagers are quickly get in the trap of the addiction.

The gambling casinos especially the ones operating online do not care who is gambling on the other side of the screen. Their focus is to get money from the gamblers no matter what is their age etc. That is one reason why KYC isn't implemented at the time of deposits, so every minor can come and play  And when they will initiate withdrawal, they will be denied the KYC based on age and their funds will be seized too.
How unfair 

[GigaBit]

Since the gambling industry became accessible through online many persons below the age of 18 has jumped into gambling. It is something that is worth given concern because these individuals are not prepared to take responsibility of their action. The painful part is that there is a low probability to stop them since one cannot k now the exact age when they come into the gambling platform. The concerns grow everyday not only in the gambling industry but also in other sectors. For example, the porn site, a lot of teens are accessing it when they're not up to the age to do that.

Minors have a high tendency to indulge in gambling. As the gambling industry grows, in the same way the number of minors gamblers also increasing. Now this situation is almost out of control. Controlling it is also not an easy task. But if the casino sites make it mandatory to verify the KYC of each of their users, then minors can be brought back from this situation. But casino establishments never give importance to such restrictions. There are some institutions they require KYC from their clients but if one wants they can conduct their gambling without KYC. But if all the sites here follow the same rules then the users will be forced to do KYC and it is possible to control minors from such activities.