Does becoming a parent changes the gambler? - page 9.

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Quote from: Juggy777 on March 20, 2018, 11:29:58 PM

There were counter arguments that his child also would turn out a gambler like he is.

This argument is vague not because the father is a gambler the child will also grow as a gambler too? not unless he'll let his kid grow with him together in the casino.

Quote from: Juggy777 on March 20, 2018, 11:29:58 PM

The arguments were that it is his in his gene and that'll pass on to his child, since every one in his family was a gambler.

This isn't applicable becoming a gambler can't be passed on and it's not on the genes so it can't be heritable.

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Which brought us to another important question what if turns out a gambler would they both play together. Would he be comfortable?

If the father is comfortable with this type of lifestyle then it's up to him if he's comfortable that way.

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Like what others said it is not hereditary, Though the environment which the kid/s live could be a factor in growing up. Based on my own experience, We are a family of Gamblers. My siblings and I were in an environment in which our parents, uncles, and aunts gamble inside our home (occasionally) in result our generation were exposed to such activities. As we grow up and have our own family, our parents are even the one inviting us to play. They allow us to do such activities as long as we can control ourselves.

When I became a father, Gambling is still there but I set limits. Did it change my perception? Yes, It did. I became more focus on my kids if before I visit a casino multiple times a week now I even forget to visit on the day I set (I'm now occasional gambler, I set a day every month in which I will play with my siblings).

Having a kid is a life changer to start with, I don't want them to be a gambler as I used to be. I want to break the customary of our family.

As for me, It would be awkward and uncomfortable to me that I sit across or beside my kid gambling. It's just that the feeling of guilt and regret would run through over my head.

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I've never looked into the inheritance traits of problem gambling--though that's an interesting question, whether gambling can be in one's genes. I do know from my experience with drug addicts and alcoholics that having kids doesn't keep you clean & sober, not if you've crossed the line into full blown addiction. I've seen horrible child neglect and abuse perpetrated by otherwise decent people when they're using. I imagine it's similar with gambling. The problem gambler might very well love his children, but there's a damn good chance he'd bet their college fund when he's at his bottom.

I have to say this: If you have a compulsion to gamble, I don't think you ought to have kids with another problem gambler. Same with substance abusers. Those kids have the deck stacked against them, and they're not given a choice in the matter. That's not only unfair but cruel.

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Gambling is not hereditary, so you have nothing to worry about it. Its a matter of choice better to stop it now before your child comes out into this world and saw you being addicted on gambling. Parents must be the first teacher of their children. Either you bring them to casinos or to a good school, btw congrats to your friend.

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The genes argument is nonsense, there is nothing wired on our genes that makes us gamble.

I understand from what you are saying that he is not a responsible gambler, that at least sometimes he gambles more than he would like and then regrets. Having a child can change his behavior but in many cases it doesn’t’. You’ll tell us later how he’s doing.

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This was the discussion topic we were having last night, a bunch of gambling friends and one of them an expecting dad. There were counter arguments that his child also would turn out a gambler like he is.

The arguments were that it is his in his gene and that'll pass on to his child, since every one in his family was a gambler.

The counter argument was that the child would make a logical decision and genes won't play any part in this.

Which brought us to another important question what if turns out a gambler would they both play together. Would he be comfortable?

Amid this he walked out and texted me he didn't wish to gamble anymore, so wanted your views on this.

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