‎Talking teens in your hood out of gambling – What do you think?

[Hypnosis00]

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

I have a question, OP. Is it different from not telling your kids that you're gambling? If it is the same, then that is the worst decision you have ever made.

My opinion about this is still okay. What you did was not by influencing them to gamble but by educating them. Showing how to become responsible helps them understand what gambling is all about and what is the thing they must do. Making them not know could raise interest, and they will not learn from you because you're not telling them. Instead, they learn it by themselves and with others' help. That is even more terrible when they have learned it from irresponsible gamblers.

[bubilas]

‎This is what happened earlier today, and I feel it's good to share here so we all can help others. This young boy came to me this morning and asked if I could help fund bet wallets, and I said yes, with no double thought. Just while I was about to ask for the wallet address to fund it, I realized he was just a boy, maybe a boy supposed to be in school, and I asked him whose bet he was funding.
‎He said it was his own personal gambling wallet; shock embraced me. I asked him how old he was, and he said 18 years, and he wasn't saying it with confidence. I felt he lied just to save himself from me not refusing to help him deposit the money. I was forced to question him more, and I made him listen to me for some time.
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‎I showed him some topics concerning gambling addicts in this forum and showed him some gambling addicts online regretting it now, and I also took my time to advise him on how it starts and how it ends for most people. He also made mention of his friends gambling lifestyle. I told him stories and gave him evidence, hoping to see him stay away from gambling because he's too young to manage what's coming. I backed it up with a small token that I could afford too.

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

You did the absolutely right thing, as any person who does not disdain honor and conscience would do, and I want to say that most likely I would have done the same. But it seems to me that the conversation will not have such a strong effect on such a young generation. Because it was only important to this guy that you help him as soon as possible. Was he ready to be lectured? I don't know. Of course, the most effective way to prevent rampant gambling is to show videos about those gamblers whose lives have gone downhill.
But it's clear that you didn't have the opportunity to show it to him.

[imthegreat]

Because it was only important to this guy that you help him as soon as possible. Was he ready to be lectured? I don't know. Of course, the most effective way to prevent rampant gambling is to show videos about those gamblers whose lives have gone downhill.
But it's clear that you didn't have the opportunity to show it to him.

And yet I want to believe that these words did not pass by the ears of this young man, because if he lied even about the fact that he is actually 18 years old, then most likely he is younger. I would guess that he's even 17 or 16 years old, which means he's still a youngster and understands very little about life, but he's already addicted to betting. And this is an extremely dangerous condition at such a young age, because it's best when a young guy understands all the monetary mechanisms by which life goes on, and only then learns such entertainment as gambling or something similar.

[suzanne5223]

[snip] so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

It is good that you're trying to talk the teen out of gambling, but it won't do him any good, based on the level of how many teens are addicted to gambling, and how the whole addiction turns out to be.
I believe the best thing you can do to help him at this moment, when he has tested the thrill of gambling and is already looking for a chance at big wins, is to guide him on how to gamble profitably because talking him out of gambling won't make him stop, since he already enjoys doing it.

[Eternad]

[snip] so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

It is good that you're trying to talk the teen out of gambling, but it won't do him any good, based on the level of how many teens are addicted to gambling, and how the whole addiction turns out to be.
I believe the best thing you can do to help him at this moment, when he has tested the thrill of gambling and is already looking for a chance at big wins, is to guide him on how to gamble profitably because talking him out of gambling won't make him stop, since he already enjoys doing it.

She done a nice job by starting to change the perspective of the youth about gambling although we all know that it will not be effective immediately.

Bigger problem will occur in the long run if we stop trying on reminding them the danger of gambling.

We have our own choice in our life and sometimes those small advice make sense when we are in a tough situation related to gambling.

[Betwrong]

‎This is what happened earlier today, and I feel it's good to share here so we all can help others. This young boy came to me this morning and asked if I could help fund bet wallets, and I said yes, with no double thought. Just while I was about to ask for the wallet address to fund it, I realized he was just a boy, maybe a boy supposed to be in school, and I asked him whose bet he was funding.
‎He said it was his own personal gambling wallet; shock embraced me. I asked him how old he was, and he said 18 years, ... how it starts and how it ends for most people. ~

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

It doesn't end badly for most people, but you did the right thing telling him that, because he's a teenager and most teen agers, if they start gambling, it does end like that. Gambling is not for teens. It's for adults who's working hard and need to relax sometimes a bit. Wise people don't try to use gambling to earn money, they use it as entertainment. If you are a teenager, you should be able to find other ways to entertain yourself and never engage in such risky(and stressful for a teenager) activity as gambling.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Most of the time, it's good to have a friendly interview with your kids, ask them their challenges and the activity they are doing but finds it difficult to discuss with you, but friends with your kids and they can share anything with you. The way they see you as their guidance, that's how they will trust you with every bit of information or challenge they are facing, they will always want to seek your approval before doing something. This method helps kids to not do the wrong thing without seeking parent's permission. Even if you ask them to do something that is not good, they will tell you that their parents won't approve of it, that's because the kid have good relationship and respects his or her parents.

[michellee]

If you think that helps teens in your hood out of gambling, you should do as they are young and have a bright future. They don't have to waste their young life by gamble but fills with many positives things.

You can talking to them deeply and gives advices to them while you show what they can do to fills their time. Maybe we don't know teens in our hood often playing gambling but they can get out from gambling with the help of others.

They can't solve the problem alone and needs others especially their parents. We can help them as we can and makes them leaves gambling.

[qwertyup23]

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

I subscribe to the opinion that whenever you encounter a situation like you described OP, it becomes a DUTY on our part to educate the young regarding gambling addiction and its effects.

The reason on why we have this duty because their welfare is also the success of our country. If the youth is exposed to the early dangers of addiction, then ultimately, the State here would be affected as it will start a domino effect in the long-run.

I think the fact that he asked you to fund his gambling habits make it your business at that point so it’s understandable that you intervened and taught him a lesson. Hopefully your words left a lasting impact on him.

I definitely agree with you.

When that person asked for something, then you are duty-bound to at least inform him about the dangers of gambling given that you already have the experience and knowledge about them.

Generally, the youth’s brain are sponges- it absorbs so much information to the point that it will also necessarily absorb the bad ones. This is the reason on why you teach and educate them as much as possible so that they will not go the wrong direction that could potentially destroy their lives.

[Pandu Geddon]

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

To be honest, dealing with young people or teenagers is more difficult, especially related to gambling. If I know the child, or if the child is from people in the family, I might be able to give advice. But if the child is someone I do not know, I prefer not to help and ignore them. It's not that I have no sympathy for the condition of young gamblers. It's just that giving advice to children at such a young age sometimes becomes more complicated.

[Akbarkoe]

The age is 18 years old and it is already allowed to gamble in some countries, but the problem here is the location of the addiction, maybe he is not new to gambling so before that age he must have been gambling, and the problem is quite complex seeing his environment also participates in gambling, this is a big problem for these children.
Instead of insulting them with other words I think it is better to find a solution to how these children can be saved from addiction, because the number of addicted is quite large and the addiction is quite severe, it is better to take it to professionals together this can be a solution, but of course it will also cost a lot, this must contact their parents to treat their children.

The problem is that if only one is treated, it will be useless, they seem to be in the same village and when they finish rehabilitation, they will return to their original state when the environment remains the same, this will be a problem that will never end.

[coin-investor]

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

When in front of the children, we have to be discreet in our actions and words. When it comes to gambling-related things. We should not expose them to something that will likely harm them because their mind is still not mature enough to understand what gambling and the many risks it poses to fertile minds.
Here in our country,, it is considered child abuse if you expose children to gambling, and you could face fines and imprisonment. Children are our future, so we should not corrupt them by exposing them to gambling.

[Frankolala]

Well done mate, for what you did. Some of these underage children don't have someone that can correct and direct them on the right path. They just go astray thinking that what they're doing is the right thing unknown to them that's wrong. This is the problem that comes out when a father or a guardian is sending his son or the child to book game for him in a betshop or gambling in front of them.

[whiteblue]

[snip] so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

It is good that you're trying to talk the teen out of gambling, but it won't do him any good, based on the level of how many teens are addicted to gambling, and how the whole addiction turns out to be.
I believe the best thing you can do to help him at this moment, when he has tested the thrill of gambling and is already looking for a chance at big wins, is to guide him on how to gamble profitably because talking him out of gambling won't make him stop, since he already enjoys doing it.

How to gamble profitably? there is no guarantee that gamblers can win it, this is not an easy task and in fact they are getting fuzzy in their minds, they should understand that gambling is only about luck if they are forced about it then they force themselves to pursue luck by solving it with logic that will never arrive, it is better for them to be taught the basics of good principles in gambling so as not to exceed their limits.

[blomen]

no matter how dangerous gambling may be, especially for children and young people, teenagers will always be teenagers. if they have the opportunity to do something, and if it’s interesting, they’ll likely do it. you can impose laws, restrictions, and various forms of prevention, but it rarely changes the outcome. everyone tries things when they’re young, and actually, that’s not such a bad thing.

what’s truly harmful is growing up completely detached from all of this, even though not everyone has to try gambling. it’s also important for everyone to form their own opinions about certain things by a certain age.

[Joeboy]

That was the right move you took OP.... What most folks keeps forgetting is that most of this addicts we have today didn't plan on becoming an addict... Many of them due to early exposure(as a result of personal irresponsibility/parental irresponsibility), had to start gambling right from a very young age... And coz they were young same as their thinking, they thought that gambling is a reliable way of making money, and so they kept hanging on to this mentality even as they became adult and this mentality eventually turned them to addicts...That is why it is important that we don't get stingy with our knowledge, let share it to others from time to time, mostly the younger folks, so that they wouldn't end up making mistakes or becoming something that they will end up regretting...

[Judith87403]

You have done the right thing. A lot of young people go into gambling just because they have seen grown ups who live around them do it or even their friends who are involved already. At sulsuch age they scarcely understand the risks associated with it, and it may quickly grow to being a habit that will affect their studies and future decisions.

Taking out a little time to question him, reveal real examples, and explain the potential consequences was smart. You equally did it a way that is calm instead of shaming him, and it really matters. Most times such brief conversation could remain in the mind of someone for longer years.

In my opinion, I would equally do the same. If a situation like that shows up in front of you, to give guidance is preferred than just ignoring it. It is not expected to change everyone, yet it may help at least one person to think twice.

[Marvelockg]

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

Being concerned for the wellbeing of kids goes beyond being concerned of your imidiate kids, it goes on to being  concerned for the people around you expecially the young ones that are the most vulnerable to social vices.

Children learn very fast and do so from imidiate family as well as extended foes like adult within Thier environment even the ones they look up to. Even if you gamble and they in any way get to know about it, You should neccesarily guide them on how to go about it in the right way.

[purple_sparkles]

‎This is what happened earlier today, and I feel it's good to share here so we all can help others. This young boy came to me this morning and asked if I could help fund bet wallets, and I said yes, with no double thought. Just while I was about to ask for the wallet address to fund it, I realized he was just a boy, maybe a boy supposed to be in school, and I asked him whose bet he was funding.
‎He said it was his own personal gambling wallet; shock embraced me. I asked him how old he was, and he said 18 years, and he wasn't saying it with confidence. I felt he lied just to save himself from me not refusing to help him deposit the money. I was forced to question him more, and I made him listen to me for some time.
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‎I showed him some topics concerning gambling addicts in this forum and showed him some gambling addicts online regretting it now, and I also took my time to advise him on how it starts and how it ends for most people. He also made mention of his friends gambling lifestyle. I told him stories and gave him evidence, hoping to see him stay away from gambling because he's too young to manage what's coming. I backed it up with a small token that I could afford too.

Like I said in a thread, don't gamble in your kids' presence or send kids on errands for gambling. This can ruin their life even when yours is not ruined. People handle things differently, so guys what do you think? Would you do the same or mind your business?

Children, especially teenagers, should be busy with something useful. Then they simply won’t have time for foolish things or unhealthy habits. I think the boy is unlikely to stop gambling, because in order to quit one habit, it usually needs to be replaced with another. In other words, instead of gambling there should be something that can bring similar emotions, it could be a hobby or a job that brings income. Without an alternative, motivation based only on words will not last long. It’s important to try a new option.

[AVE5]

Too many red flags there, If you've verified he's a teen, you don't have to stress yourself on funding the gambling account because it'd will ideal that you're the one misleading him to gamble whereas he's not of the age to gamble.
Secondly is that anyone that's not your playmate shouldn't have the right to ask you for such so, it depends how you presents yourself that should prompt such an underage to even talk to you about gambling to even talk about funding his gambling account.
Thirdly, anyone that has to gamble should be able to fund their account. That's if they're actually following the necessary protocols of gambling.