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

[Cryptomultiplier]

Let's take a pause and really think on this. What if the parents were so strict and don't show these children what gambling is and the ills it could cause, then they grow up and learn about gambling from social media or TV or from their friends who somehow knows how to do so and is just being generous with his knowledge and they decide to practice without the consent or knowledge of the parents, isn't this a worse case scenario?

If parents were to at a young age expose their children to the ills of gambling just as sex education at a young age and just as OP did, caution them how it is a bad choice at a young age, they would grow up with a better chance to survive the outside world where parents aren't present. It's bad to encourage children to gamble and I think laws and KYC requirements aim to restrict in this case, but if they are aware they could control the outcomes or don't even indulge in it at a grown age. That's my opinion.

[len01]

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?

Sometimes parents who don’t have stable emotions end up doing things without really thinking them through, like what your friend did. As a parent, they should know better about the bad things that shouldn’t be done in front of their child. Gambling, in particular, can seriously have a negative impact on a minor’s brain development. Biologically, kids are naturally curious, and they often want to imitate what their parents do. Because of that, the child might ignore any rules or warnings and still try to do the same thing.

So you should criticize or call out that behavior to your friend and encourage them to take a better approach with their child. You should also suggest that they avoid gambling in front of their child.

[Furious 7]

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?

Basically parents will know what is good for their children and what is bad so they will teach a good thing and maybe occasionally explain about the bad with the aim of avoiding it. As wise parents in educating we should be able to set a good example by doing gambling in front of children it is not good if you really want to gamble, hopefully children will not see this especially since children usually tend to have a high curiosity so they may want to know more clearly what their parents are doing especially a kind of game that of course can make them interested.

In addition I think most adult things or activities should not be done in front of children so it depends on what we are like if we deliberately do it in front of them and are indifferent even if they see, it is our fault. So you should know the situation where adult activities are not done in front of them (children).

[Rabata]

If parents gamble in front of their children, then the child considers gambling to be legitimate, that is, he will consider gambling as a good activities. Every parent should be careful so that his children do not consider gambling as a work. If parents in the family are involved in gambling, then their children will also be involved in gambling. They will be very attracted to money and at some point, gambling will seem like a normal work to them, which will have a big negative impact on their lives in the future. There are some parents who do not give importance to this issue, due to which their children do not grow up properly.

[POPOLUV]

What corrupt children reach what their parents do display in front of their children pass the one they learnt out side the home, we should take because the children are still very tender and because of that all we could think that the children can't comprehend what you do repeatedly in front of them, as a father or mother will should very mindful on what we say or do in front our children because children thinking faculty is that's anytime they sees what their parents do, they believe it is the right thing to do and once they grow with such mindset you will found that such children spoiled early through their parents gambling and what paine the most is the day i went to stake a game in a betting shop during the weekend, so on the process a small child came with a booking code on his hands, those playing virtual games has to chance him always because he hasn't cross or reach up to 18 years, and before could know it he will think how to make money through gambling because he learnt from the father which it is not meant to be so, please parents should be guided on the things they do or send their children to do that will effect in future.

[Bluedrem]

Children grow up showing an addiction to what they see at a young age. When the parents of a family are addicted to gambling or any other thing, the children witness the things in front of them and feel a special attraction towards that thing and when they grow up, they try to do the same thing that their parents did. Then all those things are considered normal to them like ten other things. That is why there are many things that should not be shown directly in front of them, thinking about the children.

[DrBeer]

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?

Intimidating a child is certainly one option, but not the most effective one. Although I agree that it can also be effective. First, we must understand that games are normal. There are children's games and there are adult games. We all played different games as children, where everyone sought victory in one form or another. When it comes to adults, i.e., gambling, there is a very subtle nuance that distinguishes these games from children's games. Here, the payment for participating in the game is MONEY. And it is very easy to lose it. Children do not earn money, and that is at least a basic limitation. If a child does not fully understand, you can suggest that they play by “betting” their favorite toys Losing a couple of favorite toys is a significant loss for a child and is LIKELY to form a more correct perception of gambling. Threats and prohibitions will forever make gambling a “forbidden fruit” that the child will crave.

[Bright0515]

Gambling is something that should be done privately when you have kids around this is because they can get exposed to it when they see you doing it constantly. Some kids picked up drug abuse from their parents and also smoking cigarettes, they might think that kids are too young to notice such things but they actually learn negative things easier. This is also not only about parents, adults generally shouldn't gamble around kids, it is always important to set good example so the next generation does not continue the same toxic habit

[shawonngp]

Gambling is not for children, even though it is harmful for adults, because people are affected in many different ways due to gambling addiction. Parents should not do any act in front of their children that will have a bad effect on them, because if they do a good or bad act in front of their children, their children will follow it. So parents should be very careful about this. Children's future can be ruined if they somehow get involved in gambling. Gambling in front of children means you are normalizing gambling to them. So all parents should refrain from it.

[Pi-network314159]

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 .

This is a very touching story because I pitty the mother of this boy in question, because the little boy and his dad will become a turn on the flesh of his mom. Can't emagine father and son being addicted to Gambling using the mom business money to gamble, it will definitely call for bankruptcy of the mum. The last part of this post got my attention. Which says that we are the role model of our children. Or we a re the mirror that reflects the image of children. Which means if we don't do well they will not do well because they rely on us and reflect our lifestyle.

[FirmWars]

When I was, I watched my parents exhibit one lifestyle, I didn't do what they were doing then because the other morals that they thought me gave me the impression that there was age limit to some certain things that someone can do but I was just saying in my heart that when I get to 18, I will do that same thing, I finally got to the age and did it and when my parents got to know about it, they scolded me and warned me not to attempt such behavior, I was upset but I had to ask them why were they doing same thing if it was  it good.  They stared at each other in confusion but later my dad called me and started advising and educating me concerning that thing. With what I experience, I have understood that children are very sensitive to everything that is happening around them, if it's not a good thing, then you should not do it in their presence because they might want to try it in the absence of their parents. If I'm to do anything sensitive in the presence of my children, I will let them know that such thing has age limit and I will educate them properly about that thing.

[$crypto$]

Gambling is something that should be done privately when you have kids around this is because they can get exposed to it when they see you doing it constantly. Some kids picked up drug abuse from their parents and also smoking cigarettes, they might think that kids are too young to notice such things but they actually learn negative things easier. This is also not only about parents, adults generally shouldn't gamble around kids, it is always important to set good example so the next generation does not continue the same toxic habit

Vices should not be done in front of children because it can be done by young children if it becomes a habit, the fear is that in the future this child will imitate the behavior seen around him if it is too frequent.

I say gambling will be considered bad when in front of small children, what is feared is addiction that cannot be controlled, if possible, small children should be supervised by parents by making more productive things like playing for fun with parents, just avoid gambling in front of children.

[Rockstarguy]

Normally children always want to practice or do things they see parents doing and this is why parents need to be careful because their are somethings that are not meant for children and if they try to practice in a very age it can really affect them.

Most of the people who are struggling with gambling addiction started underage, which they find it very difficult to control it. Parents are not suppose to allow children to know about their gambling lifestyle because it can be a lifestyle that they would want to adopt at last.

[Rashlyowl]

Gambling in front of children should not be done, they are still innocent like an empty glass, when we gamble in front of them, they might think it is a good thing, even though it is not. I also have bros who gambles in front of his child, after seeing that I slowly told him that was something he shouldn't do. Luckily he listened to my advice, that's how he never gambled in front of his child again.

[iBaba]

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A person needs to mature and understand many things, so it's best to teach them during adolescence. However, even explaining many aspects of gambling can be completely unhelpful and can even be harmful. This is a difficult question, as everyone will perceive the game differently. Some won't want to hear anything because they're convinced they're doing everything right, while others will test themselves by sinking deeper and deeper into losses until they realize they owe their neighbors and friends. Gambling is an extremely dangerous place, and there needs to be a clear understanding of how long we can continue and what losses we can afford.

Children are very innocent people and when we have discussions like this concerning them, it used to be disheartening to him because you cannot joke with the future of a child that knows nothing about the associated risks and dangers of gambling. There is no sugarcoating about it, gambling in front of your children to the point of making them pick interest in asking questions of keen interests like that is not fair enough to me. It is like teaching a child a bad habit they know nothing about despite gambling not being a completely bad thing to do.

But you know as they are seeing you engage in the gambling, it is not like you are teaching them how to avoid gambling either, you are instead kind of telling them that gambling is not a bad thing to do since they see you practicing it yourself and that's the danger. I just hope the child doesn't pick up this from the wrong side and I hope he's able to delete the gambling memory from his head afterwards.

[7juju]

Is it that the Child use to follow his father to the casino when he go to gamble, or the father announce it in front of his children when he's gambling online with his phone? How did the child know that his father is gambling? If I'm at home and pick up my phone and be going through my gambling sites to gamble, there's no way my kids will know what am doing with my phone. I don't still understand how someone can gamble in front of his kids when you don't go to the casino with your kids, and your kids don't monitor you when you are on your phone. Some of these kids learn these things from their peers and not necessarily their parents gambling in front of them.

[Dunamisx]

When you lack a proper upbringing as a parent does not mean you shouldn't take care of your own children the right way, because life will be unfair to us when we take everything with levity hand and refuse to do the needful, knowing that our children are the future of tomorrow, at some particular time, we must know what they should be exposed to and the ones they must be restricted from.

[DiMarxist]

I can't imagine gambling in front of my child for any reason. There are are things that you should not do in front of your children and gambling too is one of such things that should be avoided when ever your children are around. We have to note that as parents we are role models that, these young children growing up looks up to. We as parents are their God's and anything they see us do is what they will grow up with. So it's advisable for parents to hide certain activities like smoking, drinking and gambling in from of their children because we are setting a wrong precedence for our children. This types of behaviors can harm these children when they grow up knowing that their parents were gambler's.

[uchegod-21]

Any parent who is comfortable gambling in front of a child should be ready to manage his behaviour when he begins to steal from the home to go gamble. Children are easily addicted to what they love. Since gambling premises to reward winners financially, children will be motivated to gamble and addiction will come in slowly.

The best time to train an individual is when he is still a child. During this stage, he learns alot from observation, persuasion and outright orders. If he gets it wrong at this stage, it will be a huge problem for him when he grows older.

[JoyMarsha]

Knowing that children are silent of observer will really help some parents on how they do the things they do in front of their kids. Some parents are carried away in the things they do, and they don't check on the kinda behavior they portray in front of their kids, whether their kids are taking note of it or not.

For your friend son to ask you if it is good for him to gamble, that means he has seen his dad gambling countless times, and he wants to do the same. Well, you do well for putting fears in him, but does it stop there, for him not to find out things about gambling because if you check, children are too inquisitive about everything