Topic: Do your parents know about your gambling habit ? - page 9. (Read 1172 times)
No my family doesn't know about it. I come from a middle class family. You all know what a middle class family is like. Especially in countries like Bangladesh. They feel that usually no work can be done before the completion of the study which damages the study. But they don't know that there is no guarantee that they will get a good future by studying. This is why I hide this work from my family members. Besides this is an illegal work or profession in our country. For this reason I did not inform my family about this as they might think that it might cause me problems in future. That's the main reason why I hide this work from my family. Considering all these aspects, I did not say anything about this matter to anyone. That's why this matter is hidden from my family. I think I will hide this matter from my family in future also because I am currently studying in class 12. I am not interested in telling anyone until I am stable in a place. If I tell this matter to my family then I have to face many problems.
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.
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 don't know for sure about that. Because I personally never asked my parents directly whether they knew I liked gambling or not. Besides, I don't think it's very important to ask my parents about it. Because now I am free from the responsibilities of my parents, besides that I also have a family. So basically my parents don't need to know about my gambling habits. Because now the most important thing is that I always send them a certain amount of money regularly every month and I like to visit them regularly. So about the fact that I like to gamble, if my parents knew it would definitely be calm and normal. Because my parents never questioned or questioned the paths their children took. In essence, my parents were not overly restrictive parents. Therefore, I don't need to tell my parents my whole life in depth, including my gambling habits. 
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. 
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 ?
To be eligible to gamble, in my country, it is expected for such an individual to be 18 years old and above, which at 18 years, it is presumable that such an individual is not a kid anymore, and as such liable to whatever action he/she takes. So for me, one thing I have noticed that gets parents worried when been told his/her child is gambling is as follows:1. The fear of getting addicted: Because the fear of not having their kids get addicted to gambling is one reason why they will always want to be against it at all odds.
2. The fear of losing more funds than they could afford: Because the fear that a child will lose his money or the parent's money to gambling while they are away from home is another reason why they could dislike gambling.
3. The society view: what people will say about a kid seen gambling is another reason that will want to make a parent complain about his kid not to gamble, most especially if he/she is not yet of age.
4. Religious believe: Religious believe is another reason that will make a father or mother not want their kids gamble, most especially when it is regarded as a sin in their respective religion (i.e Muslims)
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 ?
In various countries specially with the developed countries,the adult people will not live with their parents.So the gambler who separate from their parents can’t be controlled by their parents.Because the parents of the gambler doesn’t aware about the gambling by their childrens.If the gambler age was below 18 or still studying their academic,the parent response will be to quit the game after they aware about the gambler involvement to the gambling.If the gambler had started to earn the money on their own,the parents just say don’t get addicted to the gambling and play the safe game.Both the response is based on the earning capacity of the gambler.
I’ve discussed gambling with my parents a few times but can’t say that my Mother ever approved. She would always tell me that nobody ever wins in gambling and would seemingly be annoyed when I enjoyed watching games with money on the line. She always worked hard for her money though, so throwing it away so recklessly was hard to understand.
When i was a 14 years old, that is when my classmate introduced me to this gambling because he came out from a wealthy family, and his father is not against it in their family because sometimes their father always ask them some games to choose for him, and the ones his children will pick from the games, will be the ones his father will win, and he will surely give the children some money to enjoy themselves in school, and that is how I follow my classmate to start gamble, and my mother cut me on a faithful day when she was using my phone to do something because her phone was developing some fault at the moment, that made her to see some of the games I was waiting for their results to come out to do cash out, but she made me go through hell , that made me to vow that I will grow mature before I will start gambling.
Yes, they know it. But they are very friendly about that because they knows that, I'm not an addicted gambler. Honestly speaking I don't gamble that much anymore. I just gamble when I'm bored or when I need some fun. It's not my main work. And why does it matter if they knows or not? I'm fully grown an adult now. I have my own freedom. Your question mostly applies for under aged children.
Honestly this is a question that is most applicable to children who were still independent under their parents, an adult can do anything he likes and choose to gamble or not with or without his parents permission as long as he's being responsible enough for the family, why this is in most cases not encouraged is because of those who have taken gambling to the next phase by being addicted and irresponsible for the family and theirselves, but a full grown up adult don't have to fear of letting his parents know he gambles if he's responsible.
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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 ?
Are you asking this question for under aged people? Because I don't think it's bad for an adult to gamble unless it turns into an addiction. I think the public with gambling addiction needs monitoring if it is for them.However, to answer your question, I will not say that no one in my family knows that I have a gambling habit. Because I don't do it too much, just mostly I do sports betting when I have an idea about the games of those teams and sometimes I gamble if the teams I like. I'm actually not that much of a regular gambler. Apart from that my family be it my parents or my wife none of them will take this well as far as I can tell. Because in our region gambling is considered a crime.
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 am one of those grown up people, and my answer is YES, they know that I gamble and see me most of the time. Their reaction is normal, they just saw a normal adult playing gambling. Parents/Guardian will not react if they see an adult or even if it's their son playing gambling. Parents know that they should not treat an adult as a kid anymore. Being an adult means that we have our own knowledge and capability to decide by ourself. But I know, unless I get to the point that I can't control myself in gambling anymore. They will react for sure.
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 ?
No. Why on earth would I disclose that information to them? As an adult, I can earn money ethically and gamble for entertainment only with small amounts. Some parents may try to interfere with your gambling habits even if you gamble responsibly. So think carefully if you want to disclose those habits of yours. And I think as long as I'm not addicted to it, I will not tell my habits.
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 Biological Father wasn't angry, as far as I don't steal to gamble, I don't go around begging to gamble and also being addicted to the point that, I'll have to sell my cellphone in order to player virtual games. That I didn't do.
2020 during COVID-19 ( With Gambling ) I won correct scores which I used to buy foodstuffs ,( Heck! 2020 was bloody tough )
So he's fine with me gambling.
My Father in the Lord ( Pastor ) Caught me in the act! Then I wad actually staying with him. He considered Gambling bad and called those seen sinners. Man, I was not permitted to have dinner that night all because I was caught gambling.
As much as you're not addicted, know when to stop and start all over again, that's good. You should do well with saving profits you get from em too.
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 ?
No. I am an adult who does not require nor want the approval of my parents. I know what is good and what is bad for me. I also understand risks and responsibilities. That is what it means to be an adult, essentially. So I do not think that anyone above a certain age should still be a manchild/womanchild.
Furthermore, you make it sound like gambling is something to be ashamed of. There is a world of difference between problematic and non-problematic gambling. An indulgence is not a habit and a habit is not an addiction.
When you are an adult and don't live with your parents, every activity you do is always outside your parents' supervision, including your gambling habits. Parents always supervise their children from childhood to adolescence. When you enter adulthood and start earning your own income, you are free to use the money you earn anywhere that makes you happy. Parents can only advise what is best for their children, you are free to choose your path in life as long as it doesn't interfere with other people's lives.
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 ?
You are right. Many youngsters do not live with their parents and do what they like. For me though, it was not the case because most of the Indian youngsters live with their family.
Even after getting married they still live with their parents and so my parents know most of the things I do except gambling.
But my brother knows about it and he's okay with it because I am not addicted to it. He knows I play for fun and I am sure my parents won't have an obligation too.
As long as we are in control and don't cross our limits I think nobody will be bothered.
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 ?
before I got married and had children, I used to have a very dark life in the world of gambling and I once told about my experience in another thread and that when my whole family, including my parents, knew about my gambling activities and they were really worried because I had become an addict who was a little crazy about gambling, but since I recovered and can gamble more maturely and have a wife, everything is fine, my parents worry has become normal because I have become better. even if I gamble online when I visit my parents house, it has become a normal thing and dont worry my parents anymore because overall they really understand how to be more responsible when I gamble, even though sometimes I still lose control, but everything its fine, even my wife also knows about my gambling activities. 
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 ?
If you are responsible for all your actions and you have a job of your own you don't have to tell them about your gambling habit but if they found out about your gambling habit you can explain to them that you are already a grown-up man and you are independent enough and have a mind of your own, its right for parents to worry about your gambling habit if they found out but if they see that you are not the type that will become a compulsive gambler they will trust you.
It's important that we are a responsible gamble so our parents will not worry if you're going to go astray.
Gambling is not supposed to be for kinds. Many casinos and gambling companies do not allow children to register or use their services. Consequently, anyone up to the age of gambling is supposed to be able to make his decisions with little to no interference from parents or anyone.
If it is just my parents knowing that I am into gambling, they do and not that they really have any way to interfere as I'm independent and can take my decisions.
If it is just my parents knowing that I am into gambling, they do and not that they really have any way to interfere as I'm independent and can take my decisions.
I think you're mistaken the point op is coming from. The post is not talking about parents interference or the casino allowing the underage to play. Op is talking about the reaction of your parents when they discovered that you're gambling or what their reaction would be if they found out that you are into gambling. Considering, the negative vibes and effect of gambling in our society, most parents will feel embarrassed or express disappointment when they discovered that their child engaged in gambling. But, on the other hand, it depends on the society one belongs to. Especially in Africa society where religion is a basis of judgment, parents will react in unpleasant way upon that discovery.
I personally will not like my parents to be aware of my gambling habit despite the fact that they have no say or the right to interfere in my personal life but to maintain my reputation in their sight.
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