Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
Since I never involved myself in gambling, it was never possible for my father's parents to know about it. My parents trust me a lot so I won't do things that cause them to distrust me at work. But since I haven't participated in the earnings so far, even if it involves gambling in the future, it won't be based on my parents' money. If I have to join gambling alone, I will join gambling by earning myself. But it is undeniable that gambling is not a good act at all but it is one of the reprehensible acts. 
Topic: Do your parents know about your gambling habit ? - page 8. (Read 1172 times)
Some people especially in Asia still live with their parents and when their parents find out about their habits and the parents hate such kinds of actions, the consequences are not pleasing that's why most of them I think have been hiding this kind of habit until they have no other choice but to tell them about it. Just like my Brother's friend who got himself in trouble when the gambling den got raided by the police and caught him when he was in jail, he explained everything to his parent and confessed how and who people influenced him on gambling and it was his cousins.
In most traditions it could be uncommon to find people living with their parents. But for those culture where it's common, the young ones are also expected to acknowledge the fact that they're with their parents. And not engage in things that could make the family go through losses. Even if the gambler earns his income. If it's channeled into gambling he would be rendering the family a bad stewardship. Especially when he's losing it all. The player in the story, he could be free from gambling, afterwards. For opening up to his parents, when he gets out, his parents can guide him not to gamble again. The problem are those whose gambling activities are still hidden to their parents. Mostly, it'll be nice to be friends with our parents. As it'll help us easily talk to them about anything. Many good players don't unveil it, because they don't know the result; how their Dad or mom will feel about it. The journey gets easier for the play who opened up than the play that hides his gambling attitude. Unless in cases of grown ups, the gamblers that can control their actions. Many of them don't need to inform their parents, as all is maintained. As for young, growing players who still play hide and seek. It won't take longer for gambling to piss you off. Due to not being comfortable, while gambling with phone or laptop in the house. One day it'll be clear. More damages may have been done. It feels better when we discuss it with the parents. Sharing news on gambling with the parents. When they begin to get interest in watching or reading people's win and lose in gambling. They'll definitely start to relate with their kids. And ushering good advise to them. It's bad, we blame the day's stress, for being the cause of the day's lack of familiarity with our kids and wives. It can affect the growth of gravity.
Some people especially in Asia still live with their parents and when their parents find out about their habits and the parents hate such kinds of actions, the consequences are not pleasing that's why most of them I think have been hiding this kind of habit until they have no other choice but to tell them about it. Just like my Brother's friend who got himself in trouble when the gambling den got raided by the police and caught him when he was in jail, he explained everything to his parent and confessed how and who people influenced him on gambling and it was his cousins.
Of course, every parent has a different perspective and response every time they see or face a problem, I see that your parents are quite different, which as you said you thought they would scold you for being caught gambling but apparently the assumption was wrong. But to be honest here I see your parents are quite understanding, they don't scold you because maybe they know you are a big boy and should be able to think to distinguish what is good and what is bad, I am quite impressed with the advice conveyed by your parents. Instead of scolding you they responded with a suggestion that you can consider, that's right, it doesn't matter if you want to gamble but we have to be responsible gamblers by accepting all the risks involved and also of course with strong self-control so that you don't go too far into gambling.
Your parental reply observation is insightful. It shows their comprehension of human behavior and gambling addiction. Not everyone reacts to aggression. Gentle nudges and understanding are often needed, especially if the person is grown and can tell right from wrong. Responsibility and self-control are key in online gaming. Solution layers are needed for this problem. More people seeing things as clearly as you do might help break addiction's shackles.
Parents have a very strong sense of their children, whatever their children do they will at least be able to find out through any medium, so maybe I think it's wrong if you intend to hide it because it won't last long. It's better to tell them the truth and ask them for advice, both parents know how you are and what's best for their child, so of course it can be a huge encouragement for you to consider all the advice they give you. You are old enough to differentiate things and I think with that encouragement you just have to choose the wiser option when in that situation.
Yes and I made it a point to let everyone that I love and care about know about the fact that I gamble. If not for them matter of fact I may have relapsed and went back to gambling after I realized that I was getting addicted to gambling and I started working on it.
I suggest everyone should try letting their parents and loved-ones know that they are gambling, they will be one of the first to realize that something is off with you and you always need people like that in your side just in case you fall off the deep end. If parents aren't available, try friends or looking for a partner. It's much better when you have someone who's looking out for you cause let's be real here, sometimes we're not really sure if we're already addicted to gambling.
I suggest everyone should try letting their parents and loved-ones know that they are gambling, they will be one of the first to realize that something is off with you and you always need people like that in your side just in case you fall off the deep end. If parents aren't available, try friends or looking for a partner. It's much better when you have someone who's looking out for you cause let's be real here, sometimes we're not really sure if we're already addicted to gambling.
As a grown man in my 30’s I don’t really care less what my parents think about my gambling habits. I don’t stake more than I can afford to lose so it’s none of their business.
I understand why some family members could be worried if you have a problem but if it’s just a hobby & you are having fun then it’s none of their business.
Life is tough, we all need a vice or three to get us through it
I understand why some family members could be worried if you have a problem but if it’s just a hobby & you are having fun then it’s none of their business.
Life is tough, we all need a vice or three to get us through it
I'm pretty sure that most of the users on this forum are aged 20+ and are old enough to have the right to freedom of doing anything, including gambling. Usually someone who is an adult will not be too closely watched by their parents, I mean every parent who sees their child is very mature as a parent gives them the freedom to do whatever they want so that even if they gamble in front of their parents they will definitely be fine just like myself . But all of that is just an overall statement because it all depends on which country he grew up in, whether the country is predominantly Muslim and if the parents are Muslim, parents usually always remind him to tell him to stop gambling even though he is old enough because for Islam gambling is something bad or against the law. which is determined. So a gambler who has a certain religion will definitely gamble secretly without anyone even their parents knowing.
Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
not all of these things can be told to your parents even if you live in the same house with them. even though i still live with my parents, i never tell them about my gambling activities because why would they know that? i am an adult and have earned my own money, even though i live with my parents, there are things that are my privacy and i consider that my gambling activities are my own privacy and no one knows about it, even my own parents.
the most important thing is that they know that what i'm doing is still at a reasonable level and in my opinion it's fine for an adult to gamble as long as it's not too excessive.
the most important thing is that they know that what i'm doing is still at a reasonable level and in my opinion it's fine for an adult to gamble as long as it's not too excessive.
Maturity means not just talking about age but talking about thinking and level of understanding. If you already have a good level of thinking and understanding then you are worthy of being called an adult.
Don't be too arrogant, just because you are able to earn your own money, it makes you arrogant by saying that you are able to control your own gambling activities without having to involve other people. Her bro.. if you still live with your parents, this shows that you don't have independence and maturity yet because you still need the role of someone to answer all your problems and needs.
However, you have to remember that when you still live at home with your parents, everything that happens to you is still the responsibility of your parents.
So if you can, immediately tell the truth about the gambling activities you are doing, at least you tell this to your father because he is the one who understands this best. You need to do this to anticipate undesirable things happening, because by telling the truth about this, when you lose control of the gambling you do, then there is a father there who will always remind you of this.
And we need to remember that we never know what will happen tomorrow.
Until now, they do not really mind about my activities ever since I find success in this industry years ago.
They're not asking me if I am visiting to casinos, gambling or such. My dad was just simply having no comments unlike before when I was still financially broke back then. My mom however has a deteriorating dementia condition right now, but back then when she was still will she's not asking me about my gambling habits or so.
However, I just gamble at my own free time and money that I can afford to lose and mostly here online and not in-person.
They're not asking me if I am visiting to casinos, gambling or such. My dad was just simply having no comments unlike before when I was still financially broke back then. My mom however has a deteriorating dementia condition right now, but back then when she was still will she's not asking me about my gambling habits or so.
However, I just gamble at my own free time and money that I can afford to lose and mostly here online and not in-person.
I am a private person and although I am not an active gambler, I will not let my family know that I like to gamble. Because my family is against gambling and they consider gambling to be haram, and when I gamble as much as possible I do it very carefully and hide.
Because of my gambling activities, I often play online gambling using my cellphone, so it's still safe because they won't check my cellphone and I also often do it outside the house when I'm out enjoying a cup of coffee.
And now I'm married, and I also hide it from my wife and only bet on weekends and only bet on sports betting on football and just for fun after five busy days of work. Because I love the sport of football and betting is just for fun and most importantly I can watch it and enjoy the match.
Because of my gambling activities, I often play online gambling using my cellphone, so it's still safe because they won't check my cellphone and I also often do it outside the house when I'm out enjoying a cup of coffee.
And now I'm married, and I also hide it from my wife and only bet on weekends and only bet on sports betting on football and just for fun after five busy days of work. Because I love the sport of football and betting is just for fun and most importantly I can watch it and enjoy the match.
If your family never supports gambling and completely forbids you from gambling, then don't do it in their presence. Of course you've taken the right steps to hide it from your parents and wife, but that's not enough if you don't delete your browser browsing history. But since you don't gamble for money, I don't think your problem will ever be big even if they find out. You gamble for fun even though sometimes you lose money because of it, but as long as you set a gambling budget limit, it's safe for your.
In Indonesia, not only do you have to hide your gambling activities from your family, but you cannot gamble in public. You could be caught by the police because gambling is illegal, even if you are caught you will be publicly humiliated. Things like this happen in certain areas that enforce Islamic law, not only the constitution.
In my country, parents detest gambling not to talk of when they discover that their child(ren) are engaged in gambling activities. If they dare find out that you as their kid is gambling just forget about it because sorry is your name. Here, people see gamblers as irresponsible and would not want to associate themselves with it. Do you know why? because most of the people who gamble here are the middle class who hope on it for wins and profit and thy end up losing and becoming addicted with nothing to write home about them. They are seen as people with no hope and future and they most have some odd and funny characteristics that seems not attractive. I believe these are the reasons why parents detest their children from it here. So in that case any one engaged in gambling here always do it in the secret so that no one would know.
Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
So far, my parents don't know I like gambling. For me, we don't need to publish this hobby to other people, including family and even parents. after all, I live with my small family and not under the same roof as my parents. Well, if they knew I liked to gamble, I can guarantee, I wouldn't give any explanation or make any claims. there's nothing I need to compromise on, even if they force me to stop. especially, if my parents don't ask anything. So, I really won't bother to say anything.
The point is, firstly, they have absolutely no idea what activities I do with my gambling. secondly, if they ask about it and ask for an explanation. as I said at the beginning, I will not claim anything or justify the actions I took. The point is I will only answer to them, whether my life is a mess. if yes, I will gladly accept any criticism and suggestions. but if everything is under control, and does not harm anyone.
For me personally, there is nothing to worry about. because, I know what I am doing and am responsible for it. it's that simple, no need to bother explaining anything. after all, we are adults who are fully aware of what we are doing.
Your parents don't need to know about each and every habit and activity of yours, especially when you are an adult. You might be obliged to keep them updated about what you do as long as you are living with them, not earning money and taking money from your parents for your personal expenditures and stuff, but as soon as you get out of that circle, you either start living out alone or start your family, you start working and earning money, that's when you don't need to tell everything you do to your parents apart from the things that you feel are important for them to know.
I understand that there needs to be a certain amount of respect that you need to have towards your parents because they have obviously done a lot of things for you and the sacrifices that they gave for you can never be paid back even if you spend your entire life, however, that doesn't mean that you share every activity and habit with them, that's a totally different and personal thing, in my opinion.
I understand that there needs to be a certain amount of respect that you need to have towards your parents because they have obviously done a lot of things for you and the sacrifices that they gave for you can never be paid back even if you spend your entire life, however, that doesn't mean that you share every activity and habit with them, that's a totally different and personal thing, in my opinion.
I am a private person and although I am not an active gambler, I will not let my family know that I like to gamble. Because my family is against gambling and they consider gambling to be haram, and when I gamble as much as possible I do it very carefully and hide.
Because of my gambling activities, I often play online gambling using my cellphone, so it's still safe because they won't check my cellphone and I also often do it outside the house when I'm out enjoying a cup of coffee.
And now I'm married, and I also hide it from my wife and only bet on weekends and only bet on sports betting on football and just for fun after five busy days of work. Because I love the sport of football and betting is just for fun and most importantly I can watch it and enjoy the match.
If your family never supports gambling and completely forbids you from gambling, then don't do it in their presence. Of course you've taken the right steps to hide it from your parents and wife, but that's not enough if you don't delete your browser browsing history. But since you don't gamble for money, I don't think your problem will ever be big even if they find out. You gamble for fun even though sometimes you lose money because of it, but as long as you set a gambling budget limit, it's safe for your.Because of my gambling activities, I often play online gambling using my cellphone, so it's still safe because they won't check my cellphone and I also often do it outside the house when I'm out enjoying a cup of coffee.
And now I'm married, and I also hide it from my wife and only bet on weekends and only bet on sports betting on football and just for fun after five busy days of work. Because I love the sport of football and betting is just for fun and most importantly I can watch it and enjoy the match.
In Indonesia, not only do you have to hide your gambling activities from your family, but you cannot gamble in public. You could be caught by the police because gambling is illegal, even if you are caught you will be publicly humiliated. Things like this happen in certain areas that enforce Islamic law, not only the constitution.
The way your parents will respond when they find out you gamble will depend on where you are from. In some societies that see gambling as a bad activity, parents from that region will be disappointed when they discover that their child is a gambler, but in regions where gambling is not tagged as a bad activity, your parents won't feel bad if they know that you are not an addicted gambler. I don't see anything bad in gambling, so your parents knowing about your gambling activities is normal, and I don't think it's bad, but they might warn you to stay away from addiction.
Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
I stopped staying with my parents years ago, and whenever I visit them, I don't really stay long with them, so they know nothing about my gambling activities, and I haven't discussed it with them before because I don't think it is necessary. If I can tell my parents about my gambling activities, I'm sure they won't feel bad because I will explain everything about gambling to them and let them know that am not addicted to gambling, and that's what I do once in a while. 
My parents found out I was gambling when I was in high school. They did not react in any way, as card gambling was widespread in my country at that time, both among young people and older people.
When they found out that I liked to spend time in a land-based casino they took it more seriously. I remember that conversation with my father. I didn't stop gambling from that time, I just started hiding it from them.
When they found out that I liked to spend time in a land-based casino they took it more seriously. I remember that conversation with my father. I didn't stop gambling from that time, I just started hiding it from them.
No, they don't. They're both dead.
My father used to be very strict and scared of gambling. He was also a very religious man, thinking that it's a sin to gamble your money away, just as it is to drink it away.
I would never tell him what I do. It would only end with an argument.
My mother was much better at understanding these things and she wouldn't mind as long as I don't lose too much and go into debt. I wouldn't tell her anyway just to give her less things to worry about.
My father used to be very strict and scared of gambling. He was also a very religious man, thinking that it's a sin to gamble your money away, just as it is to drink it away.
I would never tell him what I do. It would only end with an argument.
My mother was much better at understanding these things and she wouldn't mind as long as I don't lose too much and go into debt. I wouldn't tell her anyway just to give her less things to worry about.
Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ?
They knew that I gamble. They didn't like it at first because I was too young when I started but that's how they knew me and they never lacked of reminder to me. It's that because of how curious I was, I got hooked.What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
They became mad at me because I still didn't have a job at that time and I was still in school but then eventually, they were able to accept that and told me that I needed to prioritize what I had to prioritize before I gamble. Because if I don't, they know what they'll do to me and will stop every support that they can. I know that they're just words of discouragement to help me out but I took it seriously and that's how I responded to them and showed them that I am a responsible guy. Even if I gamble, I'll never break any promise that I've made to them that I am aware of what's happening to me and I won't compromise the future that they want me to have. 
Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
My parents as aware that I gamble and they do not have problem with that. I'm like the good son of the family so they believe any choice I make is likely not a bad one since I have not been giving them troubles. I am very close to my dad and there is no way I can could keep that away from him. Gambling is not that bad of a thing that we have to make it a top secret.... it is just about making money nothing else. It only becomes bad when it is done in such a way that it affects our finances and behavior so badly. The point is you have to be a responsible gambler with all the risks that are there, and also of course by applying all the limits, not to overdo it because it could be without realizing you will be trapped in an addiction that you never wanted maybe. Honestly, I don't understand what you're saying when you say that you can earn. How can you say that for something that only relies on luck. So gambling is only really about luck and anyone should apply that mindset so as not to overdo it.
I am a private person and although I am not an active gambler, I will not let my family know that I like to gamble. Because my family is against gambling and they consider gambling to be haram, and when I gamble as much as possible I do it very carefully and hide.
Because of my gambling activities, I often play online gambling using my cellphone, so it's still safe because they won't check my cellphone and I also often do it outside the house when I'm out enjoying a cup of coffee.
And now I'm married, and I also hide it from my wife and only bet on weekends and only bet on sports betting on football and just for fun after five busy days of work. Because I love the sport of football and betting is just for fun and most importantly I can watch it and enjoy the match.
Because of my gambling activities, I often play online gambling using my cellphone, so it's still safe because they won't check my cellphone and I also often do it outside the house when I'm out enjoying a cup of coffee.
And now I'm married, and I also hide it from my wife and only bet on weekends and only bet on sports betting on football and just for fun after five busy days of work. Because I love the sport of football and betting is just for fun and most importantly I can watch it and enjoy the match.
Most of the grown up people do not live with parents. At such, the parents are not aware about the interests and habits of individuals. Do you parents know that you gamble ? What was their first reaction towards your gambling habit ?
Even though im playing some gambling games online but it isnt really necessary for me tell about such activity yet im not really that compromising too much money out of it and it is something not really be that in concern. As long you do have that control then it should be just fine. If you are living far away from your parents then its just that normal that everything you do would really be that totally cant be known by your parents. It would really be just that depending if you are a type of person whose really that open towards your parents then it wont really be that needing for such
forcing out on doing such thing.
Even with those simplest habit that you do have but it comes to the point that it is already that too addictive then it would really be that just ideal that telling everything towards
your parents as some sort of monitoring on things that you do wont really be that a bad idea. IT is really just that there are individuals who doesnt really like
getting that being involved with their parents on whatever they do.
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