Effects of Gambling in Front of Our Children, What Are We Teaching Them?

[Rubuchi]

I paid a visit to a friend of mine and in the middle of our jokes and conversations, my friend’s son asked me recently whether it was good for him to gamble as he see his dad gambling and I quickly said to him, No. Children are not allowed to gamble ethically, morally, religiously and legally and if any child is caught gambling, he will be punished by law and the punishment can take him to the army’s barracks and I saw him looking at me with a sad face expression and disappointment and not so much fear.
Gambling is an adult activity but why happens when it is done openly in front of children like my friend does? Whether you see it as a casual game of cards or a trip to the casino, some parents or guardians will not realize the potential long term effects and consequences on their kids. Exposing these kids to such risky behavior can create an unhealthy relationship with money for them and shape their mindset about gambling. What do you think we are teaching them and what do you guys have to say on this?

[cryptoaddictchie]

Children often learn more from what they see than from what they are told, so when gambling is done openly in front of them, it can quietly normalize the behavior in their minds. Even if parents see it as harmless entertainment, kids may start associating money with risk and quick rewards before they are mature enough to understand the consequences. Because of this, adults should be mindful of the example they set, since early exposure can shape a child’s attitude toward gambling and financial decisions later in life.

[Gozie51]

I think a portion of the bible says "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" that's Proverbs 22:6.

So this goes to show that the family is the first place that the child should be taught the right way of life and exposing them to things they need to know according to their age. Usually, gambling is not for under age from the legal point of view. So to expose children to gambling at an early stage because the parent doesn't have the moral character to keep that away from the children is not going to shape the life of that child properly.

Although some parents doesn't even give attention to the way their children is being shaped in their early life because they don't know that children learn faster with their parents as they think everything their parent do is right for them and that's why you hear them say, that's how my father do it or that's how they don't me at home. Parents should avoid gambling in the presence of their underage children.

[Samlucky O]

Surely we should try as much as possible to avoid any gambling activity in the presence of our children because children are fast learner, and whatever they see they assimilate faster, and when this is done it will be very difficult to stop them from gambling. I know of a family that everyone of them gambles, reason been that the father exposed gambling to his children at early stage, thinking it will help them become rich some day, what he does is to predict game and tell his children to also predict theirs to see who makes a good prediction, or who is the super predictor. Along the process they where wining and it was fun but later it became a normal routine and was difficult to stop. Today everyone of them are gambling addict including the father who is the pioneer. Their gambling habit is increasing by the day and no one can advise each other anymore because all of them are trapped to addiction. So parents should avoid gambling in the presence of their children because It damages the future of that child, physically, mentally, morally, possibly spiritually and otherwise.

[danherbias07]

Kids are like sponges. They can easily absorb whatever an adult is doing, and if it is gambling, then they will instantly get curious about it.

What his parent/s are doing is not good. They should avoid showing the kids whatever they are doing. Even just the sound effects of the gambling games should not be heard, especially slot games, which can be seen and heard on social media with all the gambling advertisements coming out, even if you are not subscribed to or following any gambling platform.
It's best if the kids stay innocent about it. What they should be doing is going to school and playing games. That's it. Not risking money to gamble because it could make them emotionally unstable. Gambling is only for adults for a big reason. It's only for those who are calm and have lots of patience.

[Kelward]

Kids are very inquisitive and they are observing everything that their parents does, they will try to emulate everything because they see their parents as row models. Gambling in front of your children is not appropriate because it is addictive and if they try it before they are matured enough to understand responsible gambling they can become addicts before they become adults.

Unfortunately we have irresponsible parents who exposes their children early in gambling, I see kids going into lotto kiosks with numbers written on pieces of paper and money to help their parents or some adults to place their bet and collect receipts. I can imagine that these underaged kids will still money and place their own numbers too, the lotto operators wouldn't know that they are staking for themselves. We should be watchful of the types of errands that neighbors sends our children, it could be for a wrong thing.

[viljy]

I don't see any problem here - just never gamble in front of underage children. If children see their father doing something and he tells them not to do it, it only serves as an example to follow and at the same time teaches hypocrisy. None of the normal people probably have sex in the presence of children. It's the same here. Well, a normal person can also gamble on their phone without showing it to children. Everything is very simple.

[jcojci]

The effect can makes kids following their parents playing gambling even if that is just a card game. Kids are watch and try what they see from around them and if they often see parents playing gambling, they will curious especially if there are many shouting about win and loss.

Kids wants to have the feeling so they may playing gambling with their friends. They will exposing gambling in their ages without parents may know and brought that habit grow up.

What we teach them should be a good things so they should not doing similar they see around them. If parents wants to gamble, they can go to other places where no kids around them.

[OsaiEmma]

It is not right to gamble in front of kids if your intention is to teach the child not to be a gambler like yourself, unless you don't mind if that child gambles when he gets to the legal age for gambling, gambling is something the individual have to take responsibility for, that's why it is always age rated 18+ because you'll have to take responsibility of whatsoever the outcome is, and it also involves money which is often an adult thing.

If you gamble in front of your kids and you are verbally teaching them not to, your teaching won't carry as much weight as it should if you show it both in actions and in word, cause when they come of age and a legally allowed to participate in gambling activities, they probably won't listen to what you thought them through words alone.

[Hazink]

If we are to look at things from a good line, some parents are not matured enough to take care of the children and save them from the danger which they should be protected from, gambling in front of a child is almost the same thing as asking them to do the same thing until they are grown up to know the difference they always want to repeat what someone else is doing, every activity which is meant for adults should not be carried out in front of children, they learn easily and what ever they learn in early age is hard to get it off their brain easily.

[mu_enrico]

OP, you didn't mention how old your friend's son is. If he is a teenager, it might be a good idea to educate him about gambling. It's better if the parent educates him than if he gets his knowledge from his friends. Children won't be satisfied with prohibition, rules, or just being told not to do this and that, but they need a reasonable explanation of why gambling is bad, especially when related to problem gamblers. A thorough explanation about risk, return, chance, house edge, and psychology will benefit them more so that they can make their own decision.

But that doesn't mean parents should gamble in front of their children. The only exception is when they want to educate them, or when the children themselves are already adults and legally allowed to play.

[Ruttoshi]

Parents are the number one role model to their kids and they learn from you what they see you doing whether, good or bad. This is why you need to keep them away from some activities that affect them negatively in future. Also, it's the parents responsibility to counsel your kids about gambling and tell them the consequences.

However, it is not all kids that sees their parents gambling that will end up gambling in future or be vulnerable to gambling. I didn't see my dad gambling but I learned it from my friends in high-school. Don't gamble in front of your kids, this is why online casino gives us the highest level of privacy that is needed to keep your gambling activities secret.

[iv4n]

What do you think we are teaching them and what do you guys have to say on this?

When you say "children", about what age are we talking about? We can't have the same discussion with 5, 10, or 15-year-old children. Scary stories may work with 5 to 10-year-olds, but with 14-year-olds and older, you need to use a different tone if you want to achieve something.

We need to hide certain things from our kids, but the moment comes when we can't keep them from the world... They will have to explore & learn about things in their own way, and to find their place in this coordinated system of confusion.

[Royal Cap]

What do you think we are teaching them and what do you guys have to say on this?

I think it's more important though not to show gambling but how children understand it. Children usually watch the behavior of adults very carefully and learn a lot from there, If they see that adults gamble very naturally and take it as a way to win money easily, then they may have the wrong idea. Then they may think that this is an easy way of earning money too, On the other hand if the adults show the matter responsibly and explain to them that there is risk in it and it is just a matter of entertainment for the adults, then children may understand the matter a little differently.
In the end I would say that it is the adults that are really responsible, Since children don't necessarily learn more from words, but from behavior.

[imthegreat]

I paid a visit to a friend of mine and in the middle of our jokes and conversations, my friend’s son asked me recently whether it was good for him to gamble as he see his dad gambling and I quickly said to him, No. Children are not allowed to gamble ethically, morally, religiously and legally and if any child is caught gambling, he will be punished by law and the punishment can take him to the army’s barracks and I saw him looking at me with a sad face expression and disappointment and not so much fear.
Gambling is an adult activity but why happens when it is done openly in front of children like my friend does? Whether you see it as a casual game of cards or a trip to the casino, some parents or guardians will not realize the potential long term effects and consequences on their kids. Exposing these kids to such risky behavior can create an unhealthy relationship with money for them and shape their mindset about gambling. What do you think we are teaching them and what do you guys have to say on this?

A parent has no moral right to engage in gambling in the presence of their children. And even if such a parent doesn't swear or punch the floor when he loses, it also doesn't mean that he can set such an example for children. The fact is that children perfectly assimilate exactly what they see. They don't even care if their parents say, "Don't look at the fact that I'm mad at gambling, I love it, but you shouldn't love casinos." The child will not learn this information! He draws conclusions only from what he sees and that's it. That's nature.

[giammangiato]

I never involve my children in gambling, they are not old enough to understand and master emotions, I would risk doing enormous damage to their growth.
Some time ago, in some similar discussion, a guy said he was explaining gambling to his 16-year-old daughter. At 16, it's already an age where you begin to understand how it works, but it's still dangerous because easy money (in the case of winning) is popular with everyone. The problem is the losing streak and not knowing how to manage the bankroll.
Absolutely against this.

[Italian Panic]

When you say "children", about what age are we talking about? We can't have the same discussion with 5, 10, or 15-year-old children. Scary stories may work with 5 to 10-year-olds, but with 14-year-olds and older, you need to use a different tone if you want to achieve something.

We need to hide certain things from our kids, but the moment comes when we can't keep them from the world... They will have to explore & learn about things in their own way, and to find their place in this coordinated system of confusion.

In many countries gambling is prohibited for under 18 so I imagine we are referring to children under 18. If a parent were to start playing slot machines in a bar or let a child see them playing at an online casino, they would be making a serious mistake because children do not have the ability to understand what is right and what is wrong.
From my point of view gambling in the presence of children is one of the first signs that gambling has become an addiction and the person should stop and seek help.

[Dave1]

I paid a visit to a friend of mine and in the middle of our jokes and conversations, my friend’s son asked me recently whether it was good for him to gamble as he see his dad gambling and I quickly said to him, No. Children are not allowed to gamble ethically, morally, religiously and legally and if any child is caught gambling, he will be punished by law and the punishment can take him to the army’s barracks and I saw him looking at me with a sad face expression and disappointment and not so much fear.
Gambling is an adult activity but why happens when it is done openly in front of children like my friend does? Whether you see it as a casual game of cards or a trip to the casino, some parents or guardians will not realize the potential long term effects and consequences on their kids. Exposing these kids to such risky behavior can create an unhealthy relationship with money for them and shape their mindset about gambling. What do you think we are teaching them and what do you guys have to say on this?

It's just very unfortunate that he children see his dad, the person that most likely influence him throughout his life on gambling. However, when I was a kid, and for sure my father didn't realized it, that he is betting on his favorite sports which is horse racing in front of me and 3 of my brothers.

However, I'm the only one that become a gambler like him, there was a time that when he was still alive, we will bet together or I will give him money so that he will be able to play. Not saying that it's bad, but perhaps if the father inadvertently might have influence his kids and not knowing that he is doing it on purpose. I guess still boils down on how my father has guided me in life and that I just bet or we play that same sports when I had a decent and good paying job.

[Bitcoin.com97]

It very bad for parents to gamble in the present of their children, or say some certain things like , if my games enter I’m made , I going to win this or that , because instantly you are sending a direct message to your kid , that even with small stake you are going to win a reasonable money.

Few months ago , I went to buy something at a shop in my neighborhood, so the woman wasn’t around but his 12years old son was the one present, so what I bought was about #3,700, and I was holding 5k because I was on call I gave him all the money instead of 4K , do you know the boy gave me #300 , when I ask of my 1k he denied, and was so serious, if not that I was so sure of the amount I would have agree that it was my fault, fortunately his mom walked in and ask me what the matter is, I explained , she went in and gave me my balance, and she said , she is tired of this boy , he always stealing  from her to gamble, that she even went to the gambling shop to tell them not to allow him , that it is her husband’s  fault , that the boy learnt from her husband, that the husband gamble for a living, every day I am going to win millions today , and at  the end of the day , it will still cut, now his son has started stealing to gamble so he can also win millions, like she sounded so frustrated and she was vulnerable, we are our children Role model .

[gunhell16]

I paid a visit to a friend of mine and in the middle of our jokes and conversations, my friend’s son asked me recently whether it was good for him to gamble as he see his dad gambling and I quickly said to him, No. Children are not allowed to gamble ethically, morally, religiously and legally and if any child is caught gambling, he will be punished by law and the punishment can take him to the army’s barracks and I saw him looking at me with a sad face expression and disappointment and not so much fear.
Gambling is an adult activity but why happens when it is done openly in front of children like my friend does? Whether you see it as a casual game of cards or a trip to the casino, some parents or guardians will not realize the potential long term effects and consequences on their kids. Exposing these kids to such risky behavior can create an unhealthy relationship with money for them and shape their mindset about gambling. What do you think we are teaching them and what do you guys have to say on this?

Children are very different in this era; they quickly adopt things they want to learn, and then what they see adults doing is for sure what they will imitate. This is how children are; they don't care and they don't know if what they are doing is wrong or right because of what they have seen from adults.

So if there are things we have to do, especially when it comes to gambling, it is better not to show it to them; it is better to keep it a secret. But it is also okay to explain to them
what gambling is in a simple way that they can understand.