When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
don't have a child yet but parenting comes with a whole lot of responsibility and sacrifices and one of it might be stopping habit that could possibly affect the family negatively. If your gambling habit is becoming a bit addictive and is affecting your financial life, it's only best you reduce you rate of gambling whenever you have children to be on a safer side cause you don't want to have issues with your family members in times of low finance who might think you've gambled out the whole family wealth. 
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When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
Being a father comes with so many responsibilities and sometimes the pressure one feels may let someone forget about playing games and gambling for a while. The case might be different for separate individuals especially those with addiction issues, some people might choose gambling over their families due to the addiction problem and we have seen cases where gambling causes problems to marriages and end up breaking down the marriage. A person who barely makes enough for himself and his family should avoid engaging in gambling until he is stable and able to control things financially in the family, and even at that he should be able to control himself and only gamble casually and not often. Gambling can be beneficial and at the same time it can be harmful so we should avoid gambling more often to prevent addiction.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
Being a father comes with so many responsibilities and sometimes the pressure one feels may let someone forget about playing games and gambling for a while. The case might be different for separate individuals especially those with addiction issues, some people might choose gambling over their families due to the addiction problem and we have seen cases where gambling causes problems to marriages and end up breaking down the marriage. A person who barely makes enough for himself and his family should avoid engaging in gambling until he is stable and able to control things financially in the family, and even at that he should be able to control himself and only gamble casually and not often. Gambling can be beneficial and at the same time it can be harmful so we should avoid gambling more often to prevent addiction.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
If a gamble programs his life very well he won't have to change his playing pattern for anything and not even his family responsibilities can spoil his fun. Already he shouldn't be using money that's important or meant for something else to be gambling. Gambling should only be done with spare money and if a family man has spare money he can spend it without being bothered about the family feeding. Having children makes you more responsible therefore you won't make unhealthy decisions.
If you're a family man that your family is depending on you but you go to gamble everything that your family own, you'll be seen as a irresponsible man and you can't bear the shame of your family being hungry and begging for food when they could easily feed in the past but due to your bad decision things are now getting worst for the family. Having a sense of responsibility can make you gamble less.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
I say that if your gambling habits haven't changed soon as you start having kids, you might wanna check yourself before I start calling Child Protection Services because I would always assume the kid's not being taken care of well in favor of your stupid gambling habits. When you get yourself a junior, it's imperative, and I MEAN IMPERATIVE, that you adjust for the little kid's existence, what's yours is no longer just yours but your family's, your previous bachelor and carefree life should be substituted for a calculated and financially-safer lifestyle cause as a parent, you're not only in charge of your own life, your actions will have direct consequences on you and your kid's future as well. Which is why I always say parents who are gambling should minimize, if not stop their gambling sessions so they can focus more on taking care of their kid. If they're too adamant to have a me time and enjoy time dedicated only for themselves then perhaps look for other hobbies that wouldn't break the bank and put your kid's future in jeopardy, cause 9 times out 10 you're not a responsible gambler, and you're few short losses away from splurging your whole bankroll and life savings away. So yeah, don't be stupid, always prioritize your kid no matter what. And if possible, quit gambling when you start having kids. Your kids will thank you when they grow up with a responsible parent, trust me.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits?? What are your experiences in this area?
This depends on what kind of parents the person is. I see a parent having so many kids but still hooked on playing cards, while I see a couple who don't have even a child avoiding unnecessary expenses and losses by not engaging in gambling even if it is only a friendly gambling game.
A responsible parent is a responsible parent, it does not need to have many children to change and be a responsible one. if during your single days you have an almost endless gambling session but when you got married and got children stop gambling, this simply means you are responsible enough to know your priorities and the most important part of your life.
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Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family
As stated this depends on the person's commitment to his responsibility as a parent. I witnessed a father wagering all the money they had even the money for the kids meal and got lost, it is a good thing for that person that his opponent is somehow generous, he gives part of that guy loses so that he can have the money to buy his two kids food.
If one is a responsible person, it is indeed hard to bear losses because being in charge of a family and at the same time being responsible, we always think about the fund needed for the family expenses, so losing them on gambling is a torture for that person since he will be thinking ways how to replace the lost funds without doing anything bad.
When we have children, our responsibilities will increase and our attention will shift to our children. and only a stupid father would prioritize his gambling over his own child. However, that doesn't mean we have to abandon gambling activities, we just need to be wiser in managing it and have a priority scale. Because what the child needs is not only the amount of money we give him every day, but he also needs attention and affection from us. and there are quite a few children who do not recognize the existence of their parents because they rarely receive attention or affection, either from both of them or one of them.
When we lose some money, it might be quite easy for us to get it back. But when we lose someone we love, where will we look for them again.
Gambling is just entertainment, so gambling should be played after we have fulfilled our responsibilities and duties. And we do this solely to maintain harmony and good relationships within the household.
When we lose some money, it might be quite easy for us to get it back. But when we lose someone we love, where will we look for them again.
Gambling is just entertainment, so gambling should be played after we have fulfilled our responsibilities and duties. And we do this solely to maintain harmony and good relationships within the household.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
Of course it is very influential because household expenses cannot be used for gambling and I also never gamble in front of my children. If I am gambling and my child approaches, then I will stop my gambling activities. Usually I gamble at night, when the kids are asleep so that I have private time to have fun
For finances, I will separate money for my household needs and money that I can use for gambling. Usually I will give monthly money to my wife and leave a little money in my bank account. If it's not separated it will be very dangerous, if emotions arise when gambling we can spend all the money in our bank account and forget that we have household needs.
In stark contrast to when I was single, I was free to do whatever I wanted with my money without thinking about my family's needs. When I was not married, I once spent my entire salary on gambling in one night. lol
Nothing changes your mindset if you have not made up your mind to change and when it comes to gambling it is not something that can easily be stopped especially if one is addicted to it so having the responsibility as a father can affect your gambling life because before you think of using a particular amount of money to gamble you have already kept something that can sustain your family that's in the case of a responsible gambler but the other way round may not even consider the family rather he will even take whatever they have at home to gamble not minding if what the family will eat.
It is only an irresponsible gambler and an irresponsible parent that will prioritise gambling over family. Parenthood indeed changes and influences a person's lifestyle. Parenthood comes with its own challenges, a responsible parent will spend most of his time fighting these challenges to ensure they give their children a good life. Once children are now involved, your perspective about life challenges, you will have little or no time for gambling.
Even with the little points some addict will still not care but gamble with the mindset of doubling the funds when gambling is unpredictable, in my locality having kids and wife doesn't stop a man from gambling except the person lacks money, no one can think of paying bills and wanting to gamble with the money, once you've tried to gamble with the money and still didn't get the profit then you should quit or else the habit might turn to an addiction, although it's very rare seeing a man with family responsibility gamble often.
Gambling addicts will always show acts of irresponsibility, I am not surprised. So many responsibilities makes most parents lose interest in some lifestyles or activities they were once obsessed with before becoming parents. Except for few rich privileged ones who can still do whatever they wish to do without getting to bother about the children's bills.
It's fine to gamble every now and then, even when you're a parent, as long as you're able to control your finances and your time. Don't neglect other responsibilities just for your own entertainment.
Yea, being a parent does not mean that you should deny yourself some entertainment and self satisfaction. As long as your gambling habit does not affect your responsibility to your children and family as a whole, you are free to gamble.
Even with the little points some addict will still not care but gamble with the mindset of doubling the funds when gambling is unpredictable, in my locality having kids and wife doesn't stop a man from gambling except the person lacks money, no one can think of paying bills and wanting to gamble with the money, once you've tried to gamble with the money and still didn't get the profit then you should quit or else the habit might turn to an addiction, although it's very rare seeing a man with family responsibility gamble often.
Every gambler has different gambling behavior and I often see friends who have children influence to reduce gambling and some of my friends have stopped gambling because they focus on work for the needs of children in the future. Everyone focuses on developing children to become smarter and more powerful children rather than choosing to become gamblers 
Nothing changes your mindset if you have not made up your mind to change and when it comes to gambling it is not something that can easily be stopped especially if one is addicted to it so having the responsibility as a father can affect your gambling life because before you think of using a particular amount of money to gamble you have already kept something that can sustain your family that's in the case of a responsible gambler but the other way round may not even consider the family rather he will even take whatever they have at home to gamble not minding if what the family will eat.
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The thing is that if you are waged with the responsibility of taking care of maybe two to three mouths, then you will know the reason why people actually complained about reckless gamblers being stupid because if anything makes you fall under that category, no one will clear tell you but the consequences that follows the actions of your reckless gambling will make you really understand the ethics of actually gambling responsibly.Experiencing the tangible effects of reckless gambling, such as financial strain, debt, and the inability to meet basic needs, can serve as a wake-up call that imply the importance of responsible gambling practices. In such circumstances, people are often compelled to reevaluate their behavior and prioritize responsible decision-making to ensure the well-being of themselves and their loved ones. Ethical and practical implications of gambling irresponsibly are important for for people to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of exercising restraint and setting limits when engaging in gambling activities.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
If you are responsible, then if you have a family, then it should reduce your gambling activities, but some people don’t care if their family is suffering, they will use the little money they have with them to gamble, so some people’s gambling habits will change, why some people's will remain the same. You can’t just use one person to conclude. Have heard about someone who gambled with his house? The person has a wife and children. If things don’t go well and you lose, where are you going to be staying with your wife and children? Haven’t you caused problems for them? Some people are just so addicted to gambling that no matter what condition they are in, they will end up gambling. 
Even with the little points some addict will still not care but gamble with the mindset of doubling the funds when gambling is unpredictable, in my locality having kids and wife doesn't stop a man from gambling except the person lacks money, no one can think of paying bills and wanting to gamble with the money, once you've tried to gamble with the money and still didn't get the profit then you should quit or else the habit might turn to an addiction, although it's very rare seeing a man with family responsibility gamble often.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
This current time that we are, having lots of children will give us stress taking care of them than good.Things are becoming very different and getting multiple jobs is one of the ways people are trying to work so that they can take care of there responsibility of paying bills and tending for the home. There are people that has made the mistake of having plenty of children and now they are regrets it because it is not that easier for the to keep paying bill on small salary.
then how much more you would really be having 2? It doesnt have no sense on trying out to add up your family if you do know that you do have that financial struggle. It would really be just that a
complete disaster if you wont really be that making yourself that mindful even into this aspect. When you do have that a family then i do agree on what most people been saying on here is that when it comes to spending then everything would really be cut off. You cant do the things that you can do when you are still single, once you do have a family then everything would really be changing.
just like on what been said that there are individuals or husbands that doesnt come up with those plans or having those considerations on how big the family they would be tending to make.
They dont look on how much they are earning whether its sufficient or not on day to day living. They dont care whether they could raise them up or not.
It is really just that sad to think that there are people who arent that responsible on the actions that they are making as long they do able to follow up on whats into their mind then that what matter the most.
As for doing gambling when you do have the family then i do agree on what you have said that you can't be able to do the things that you are doing when you are still single
on which on the time that you do have your own family then responsibilities would be keeping on piling up.
It goes without saying that your habits change when you become a parent. You're burdened with a ton of responsibilities, and your available time is much more limited. With that being said, gambling hardly becomes a priority. Apart from that, your available income and monthly budgeting are severely affected; thus, it's perfectly reasonable to assume that any sane person would limit gambling for their financial wellbeing as well.
It's fine to gamble every now and then, even when you're a parent, as long as you're able to control your finances and your time. Don't neglect other responsibilities just for your own entertainment.
It's fine to gamble every now and then, even when you're a parent, as long as you're able to control your finances and your time. Don't neglect other responsibilities just for your own entertainment.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family?
It's all end up on the person itself. If they are willing to make changes to their gambling habit now that they are establishing a family or the family is now growing, they might change and now more serious about taking care of the family instead of putting so much time and money in gambling.
Unfortunately, there are some cases around the world where even with lots of responsibilities and a growing number of children in a family, some irresponsible parents will continue to gamble and waste money in gambling regardless of their purpose.
On the other hand, it's good to see that there are still responsible parents who show care for their families despite being used to gambling.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
This current time that we are, having lots of children will give us stress taking care of them than good.Things are becoming very different and getting multiple jobs is one of the ways people are trying to work so that they can take care of there responsibility of paying bills and tending for the home. There are people that has made the mistake of having plenty of children and now they are regrets it because it is not that easier for the to keep paying bill on small salary.
then how much more you would really be having 2? It doesnt have no sense on trying out to add up your family if you do know that you do have that financial struggle. It would really be just that a
complete disaster if you wont really be that making yourself that mindful even into this aspect. When you do have that a family then i do agree on what most people been saying on here is that when it comes to spending then everything would really be cut off. You cant do the things that you can do when you are still single, once you do have a family then everything would really be changing.
For someone with a family, especially one they financially support, gambling becomes a delicate act, like walking a tightrope. It requires a careful balance between responsible entertainment and fulfilling family obligations. When you become a family provider, your priorities shift. The needs of your loved ones take center stage, and responsible financial management becomes paramount. Gambling, once viewed as a casual activity, now requires careful consideration of its potential impact on the family's well-being.
It is true that when someone has family responsibilities, their priorities shift and they must be more careful with their financial decisions. Gambling, which was formerly considered a fun hobby, now has more serious consequences.It's evident that the risks are significantly larger when other people rely on your financial security. While some people regard gambling as a fun way to pass the time, it's a quite different prospect for someone who has to worry about paying bills and providing for their family.
When you have one or more children, you have heavy responsibilities. Sometimes you're on a tight budget. Can being a parent change our playing habits? Are losses even harder to bear when you're in charge of a family? What are your experiences in this area?
This current time that we are, having lots of children will give us stress taking care of them than good.Things are becoming very different and getting multiple jobs is one of the ways people are trying to work so that they can take care of there responsibility of paying bills and tending for the home. There are people that has made the mistake of having plenty of children and now they are regrets it because it is not that easier for the to keep paying bill on small salary.
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