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

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

If the casino can be so wise enough to avoid children from gambling by stating the each limit that should register on their platform, it is also expected that all of us understand why they should be a complete insubordination for underage gambling, there are some things we should not do in front of our children, if we truly love them and want to preserve their future, because doing those things in their presence does not signify anything than to implicate more harm to them, because the easily learn more fast by what they saw than what they were being told to do.

[Sandra_hakeem]

It's totally unsafe to gamble around children. They see things done by adults in the open as normal and harmless so they will want to give it a try in secret. A try leads to two ,two leads to three , three tries leads to four then it finally becomes a behavioral pattern. This is not just morally or religiously wrong, it is a big financial mistake in the early years of the child's life.

Early gambling addiction among teenagers and young  adults mostly lead to series of financial struggles. Most people live a lifetime with these struggles. Adults who gamble In front of their kids are leading them in a path of financial struggles and frustration

[batang_bitcoin]

A situation doesn't need them to be taught. They're good observants and they're curious with things. So if you as a parent isn't careful, and they're seeing what you do with your PC or smartphone and that's gambling, they'll figure it out on what you're doing and that's why even if you're not teaching them. It's likely that they're learning silently and you will only know it once they show and tell you that they do. That is why it's not always about willingness to teach them but their curiosity to learn what they see to you as parents.

children are inquiring natures, and very observant, so are apt to learn much by what they watch, than by what is taught them. Although the parents may never compare gambling to them, they may get curious about what is going on when they see it on a phone or a computer time and again. In the days, they can start believing that gambling is a healthy or acceptable entertainment or money making activity. That is why parents must take their behaviors into consideration when being around kids. The influence may be unspoken and strong at times. It is important to lead by example, as children are likely to imitate the habits and behavior they habitually practice by their parents.

Yes, with how the parents are allowing them to access computers, smartphones and other devices where they can access the casinos. They'll get curious why there are sounds or noises they hear from those websites and the fun that they'll probably discover later. Parents need to be strict if they don't want their kids to gamble and also be the example of not showing them what you actually do. Because if you're that kind of parent that continues to do your thing and yet you're not guiding them, you're going to see them grow how you've take care of them.

[DrBeer]

It's difficult to hide anything from children, and it's nearly impossible to hide their parents' gambling. But sex and erotica are just as often hidden from children, even though they eventually find out. Learning about gambling isn't prohibited, but children are prohibited from gambling. This is a reasonable law, as children aren't entirely rational and easily become addicted to gambling. In fact, even many adults aren't much different from children in this regard and are also prone to gambling addiction.

What matters here is not only an irrational approach but also the money that always goes hand in hand with gambling. Children who have no income and do not understand the value of money can easily fall prey not only to card cheats but also to blackmail, which can severely disrupt their lives and negatively impact their future.

[finaleshot2016]

It's difficult to hide anything from children, and it's nearly impossible to hide their parents' gambling. But sex and erotica are just as often hidden from children, even though they eventually find out. Learning about gambling isn't prohibited, but children are prohibited from gambling. This is a reasonable law, as children aren't entirely rational and easily become addicted to gambling. In fact, even many adults aren't much different from children in this regard and are also prone to gambling addiction.

What matters here is not only an irrational approach but also the money that always goes hand in hand with gambling. Children who have no income and do not understand the value of money can easily fall prey not only to card cheats but also to blackmail, which can severely disrupt their lives and negatively impact their future.

True, I can admit that because of curiosity I once gambled my money because in my thinking that time, it's okay to gamble sometimes and spend money hoping for a quick buck. I'm just thinking about the possibility and not the risk, that's why I learned so much from that because I realized that's not worth it and will just consume your emotions. That's why it's important to guide these children from gambling and make them realize at young age the value of money, that it isn't a thing that should be spend wisely. It's true that it's hard to hide from children but if you guide them even, they're exposed to it, they won't fall for it because they know how things work,

[lombok]

What matters here is not only an irrational approach but also the money that always goes hand in hand with gambling. Children who have no income and do not understand the value of money can easily fall prey not only to card cheats but also to blackmail, which can severely disrupt their lives and negatively impact their future.

Inability to spend money matching financial needs by children who are not knowledgeable on how to earn money in their hands is really detrimental to their future. It is abhorrent to watch them fall into the hands of extortion lawyers or be robbed in playing cards because they do not know the worth of money. That is an absurd atmosphere that will ruin their mental health and change their path in life since their early childhood. The most important thing is protection by the parents and teaching concerning hard work.

[Jaycoinz]

Some people don't take this seriously because they think that their kids are too young to understand what gambling is all about or they think that their activities goes unnoticed but doing this in front of them exposes them to this lifestyle and overtime they might start engaging in it even without the parents being aware. As a parent you should be sensible enough to know that there are certain things that shouldn't be done in front of kids and gambling is one of them, this should be done privately, we must always set good examples for them to follow

[|MINER|]

I personally think that children should be taught the truth about gambling, and of course, gambling should never be done in front of children because it has a negative impact on them. We hear many cases where children are inspired by their parents to gamble. There are even cases where children are attracted to gambling by their parents, but since they do not get funding from their parents to gamble, they go out and ask for money from unknown persons to help them gamble.
Actually, I personally think that when children gamble at a young age, they will not only not get entertainment from it, but will also move away from being more responsible because in this case, gambling is mostly funded by the children's parents. So of course, when we should gamble, so that we will do it behind the scenes with my children.

[Abdulzuruku01]

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 grow and develop things that they observed in their environment. So in my opinion it's very dangerous for children to have  experience or know anything concerning the gambling. Our children's deserves to be equipped with knowledge and skills right from their younger age, and also to be learn how to be making money from business and other sources not from the gambling, because gambling take a lot of risk that can make life difficult for them later in their future.

In addition they should also know the value of money, because even if they get lucky by earning from gambling they will be spending it any how, That's aside. The parents should always be cautious of any harmful activities in the front their children's and For the child to be aware of, gambling is not good for the children because it can divert their attention from the basic thing that can make life better for them in the future.

[bakasabo]

I personally think that children should be taught the truth about gambling, and of course, gambling should never be done in front of children because it has a negative impact on them. We hear many cases where children are inspired by their parents to gamble. There are even cases where children are attracted to gambling by their parents, but since they do not get funding from their parents to gamble, they go out and ask for money from unknown persons to help them gamble.
Actually, I personally think that when children gamble at a young age, they will not only not get entertainment from it, but will also move away from being more responsible because in this case, gambling is mostly funded by the children's parents. So of course, when we should gamble, so that we will do it behind the scenes with my children.

I support you. I also think that children should be aware of what gambling is instead of hiding its existence. Knowing what gambling is does not mean they should gamble or be allowed to do that. On the other hand, children do know what is a weapon, a knife and etc, but they dont use them, cant buy them, have little interest to them. Why gambling has such special treatment, I dont know. If a child starts to gamble, that is not the problem of gambling or that they saw parents gamble, its because parents did not convey the idea that gambling are for adults and entertainment purpose only.

[Versatile_choice]

Gambling in front of our children, what we are teaching them?

Of course you're teaching them how to become a gambler just like you, some people think gambling in front of thier kids is just a normal thing as a matter of fact they are still very small to understand what you're doing forgetting that children easily understand things, they might pretend like they don't know what is going on but there's a certain stage where they will start practicing that very thing you were doing in their present and before you will realize what is going on they must have get used to it, so parents should be able to stay far away from thier children while gambling.

[Agbe]

That child will end up being a gambler like his father whether you like it is not. It is inbuilt from the father and not once he met his peers outside doing it then everything will be activated. In life, we have heard and seen, heredity is real and from your explanation. That is heredity. One or two of his children will abide by it. The only way to stop them from doing it is for the father to stop gambling and regulate everyone not to participate in such act.

[Rockson1]

Gambling in front of our children, what we are teaching them?

Of course you're teaching them how to become a gambler just like you, some people think gambling in front of thier kids is just a normal thing as a matter of fact they are still very small to understand what you're doing forgetting that children easily understand things, they might pretend like they don't know what is going on but there's a certain stage where they will start practicing that very thing you were doing in their present and before you will realize what is going on they must have get used to it, so parents should be able to stay far away from thier children while gambling.

Some parents are just careless, if you observe, any man or woman that do gamble in front of their children, it is either they are addicted to the extent that they no longer think of how their acat can be a threat to their children in the future or they are very careless and can do more things gambling in front of their children, I do not want it to look as if gambling is bad but I think there is time for everything, if our children become adults decide to gamble, let it not be that they learnt from us and if we find out that they gamble, we can advice them how to go about it for them to be safe from addiction, the worst anyone can do is to gamble where there children will be much aware that they are gambling, in doing this, we should expect them to learn more and go too far in it.

[Betwrong]

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~ because they will think it is good, since as his father you are also involved in it, that child will think there is nothing bad here. So parents also have to be responsible, they have to teach them in every way, they have a lot to learn from the things that we do regularly, so we must do good things in front of them.

Gambling is not a bad thing per se. But gambling in front of your children is a bad thing. There are many things that you shouldn't do in front of your children, and they are not necessarily bad things, some of them are pretty okay, and gambling by sensible adults is one of them. But no one in their right mind will gamble in front of their kids.

[Rubuchi]

At first, it is wrong to even gamble in the presence of kids because whatever you do in their presence is what they learn because they see you doing it, and as such, they too feel it is alright to get involved in, and that is how they begin. But as parents, it is advisable that you caution them not to get involved in it at an early age, so it does not get into them.

Being a good friend to your kids, too, could help because you could still talk to them to make sure they do not get into trouble, and also, they could feel free and secure to always tell you their activities, which would always put you in the know of them in whatever they do.

it is true when you say children learn more from what they see/experience than even what you teach them. You might be teaching them something now but when you don’t practice it and you are practicing something else, they may learn faster from what you are practicing than what you are preaching to them because their learning capacity and brain is not mature enough to process intellectual knowledge like your advices or words and that’s why your actions will speak louder to them more than your words.

I agree, at the same time being strict to them. So, the openness that you have with them is going to make them comfortable telling them their problems and what they are dealing with.

Just don't do unnecessary things in front of them because that's going to make things worse if you want to be friendly with them.

The security that they feel when you're with them tells a lot as a parent and they won't find it from someone else.

some parents can be so insensitive and unhelpful to their children. I’m saying this for a reason. Why will you as a parent teach your child crazy things by practicing your bad habits in their front and I’m not entirely criticizing gambling as a bad habit but why will you practice all your bad habits in front of your kids and still behave like an ironclad with them when it comes to relating with them as a father.

I’ve found parents who are very strict with their kids even when it comes to sitting with them and having a conversation with them yet they practice the worst of their behavior and bad habits in front of their kids without strongly fighting their urge against such thing. That is peak of carelessness to me in all respects. At first it is a very bad idea to act too difficult with your kids

[DrBeer]

What matters here is not only an irrational approach but also the money that always goes hand in hand with gambling. Children who have no income and do not understand the value of money can easily fall prey not only to card cheats but also to blackmail, which can severely disrupt their lives and negatively impact their future.

Inability to spend money matching financial needs by children who are not knowledgeable on how to earn money in their hands is really detrimental to their future. It is abhorrent to watch them fall into the hands of extortion lawyers or be robbed in playing cards because they do not know the worth of money. That is an absurd atmosphere that will ruin their mental health and change their path in life since their early childhood. The most important thing is protection by the parents and teaching concerning hard work.

I would say the main danger isn’t so much that they’ll simply run out of money or have it taken from them, but rather that I can intimidate them with the existence of a “debt” and force them to do things that aren’t exactly legal. This includes actions against their parents (such as stealing money to pay off the “debt”) or even forcing them to regularly commit illegal acts, justifying these actions by citing their “safety” due to their young age, which means they won’t face harsh penalties for breaking the law.

[KiaKia]

I know that with the existing gadgets and computers, there is no way your kids won't get exposed to gambling, they will come across ads and especially if they love football.

Once they start talking about football with friends one thing will lead to another, gambling will become an option, the thing is because ready for this, some kids will hate gambling without anyone warning them, I have cousins who thinks this way.

There will be some who will choose to like gambling without seeing their parents doing such thing, because ready to guide them right because this is the only option anyone has left, you can't force them not to gamble, it will make the situation worse.

[DrBeer]

It's difficult to hide anything from children, and it's nearly impossible to hide their parents' gambling. But sex and erotica are just as often hidden from children, even though they eventually find out. Learning about gambling isn't prohibited, but children are prohibited from gambling. This is a reasonable law, as children aren't entirely rational and easily become addicted to gambling. In fact, even many adults aren't much different from children in this regard and are also prone to gambling addiction.

What matters here is not only an irrational approach but also the money that always goes hand in hand with gambling. Children who have no income and do not understand the value of money can easily fall prey not only to card cheats but also to blackmail, which can severely disrupt their lives and negatively impact their future.

True, I can admit that because of curiosity I once gambled my money because in my thinking that time, it's okay to gamble sometimes and spend money hoping for a quick buck. I'm just thinking about the possibility and not the risk, that's why I learned so much from that because I realized that's not worth it and will just consume your emotions. That's why it's important to guide these children from gambling and make them realize at young age the value of money, that it isn't a thing that should be spend wisely. It's true that it's hard to hide from children but if you guide them even, they're exposed to it, they won't fall for it because they know how things work,

The thing is, people—and especially children—tend to pick out only what they want to hear from the flood of information and ignore what they don’t like. For example, the phrase: “Gambling is a form of entertainment where the main factor in winning is a random combination of circumstances. As a result, you’re more likely to lose than to win.”
An adult will assess this clearly: there are risks, I make a decision—for example, I have money that I can comfortably spend on casino games. I’ll “get a thrill,” and it’s not out of the question that I might even win!

A child, however, will pick out only the words from the sentence I quoted: “Gambling is a form of entertainment where you can win.” Unfortunately, that’s just how children’s minds work.

[Bluedrem]

I know that with the existing gadgets and computers, there is no way your kids won't get exposed to gambling, they will come across ads and especially if they love football.

Once they start talking about football with friends one thing will lead to another, gambling will become an option, the thing is because ready for this, some kids will hate gambling without anyone warning them, I have cousins who thinks this way.

There will be some who will choose to like gambling without seeing their parents doing such thing, because ready to guide them right because this is the only option anyone has left, you can't force them not to gamble, it will make the situation worse.

Yes, children are most attracted to this type of advertising because they are most curious at that age. And nowadays, the number of digital devices that can be seen in the hands of children makes them closely involved with the online world. They are experienced in using and managing digital devices, so when they start surfing the internet online and gambling advertisements are presented in front of them, they will observe them with curiosity and want to gain experience in using them, which is where they basically become addicted to gambling.

[Yorubek]

Some people don't take this seriously because they think that their kids are too young to understand what gambling is all about or they think that their activities goes unnoticed but doing this in front of them exposes them to this lifestyle and overtime they might start engaging in it even without the parents being aware. As a parent you should be sensible enough to know that there are certain things that shouldn't be done in front of kids and gambling is one of them, this should be done privately, we must always set good examples for them to follow

This is absolutely true, there are many people who gamble in front of their children, thinking that it will not have any effect on them, they never think about the fact that children get involved in gambling after watching them gamble. It is very important for every gambler to always gamble with awareness. Gambling in front of or next to children is absolutely not right. It is very important to determine the right place or time for gambling. Always do good things in front of children so that they can learn something good by watching them.