Media sources adopt a stance where they portray gambling as containing risk. While stock markets, asset trading, FOREX, business investments and similar things are portrayed to be "safe" containing no risk.
It might be more fair to educate youth as to everything in life containing various degrees of risk. Which people must learn to cope with. Rather than illustrate an inaccurate picture of risk being found only in gambling.
The 2008 economic crisis showed how risk is present in normalized jobs, financial markets and the economy which are supposed to be "safe" and "secure".
This quiet war being waged against gambling doesn't make a ton of sense to me. The poor and homeless have far bigger issues than gambling. Substance and drug abuse are rampant. It simply doesn't make sense for gambling to attacked the way it is IMO.
Topic: Gambling awareness for adolescents - page 5. (Read 619 times)
If the sole purpose of this program is just awareness and there is no bias information that can be shared, this is good.
People dont prohibit gambling but instead, make them educated about the outcomes either positive or negative outcomes in gambling. Gambling addiction is very worst when you are gambling, those people who are planning to enter gambling should know this in an early stage and I think this awareness is very helpful between the gambling operators and the gamblers as well. They are very lucky they understand how gambling going on the possible outcome.
People dont prohibit gambling but instead, make them educated about the outcomes either positive or negative outcomes in gambling. Gambling addiction is very worst when you are gambling, those people who are planning to enter gambling should know this in an early stage and I think this awareness is very helpful between the gambling operators and the gamblers as well. They are very lucky they understand how gambling going on the possible outcome.
usually, we look at gambling more on the negative facet of it because of those situations involving gamblers - theft, debt, addiction and other related gambling troubles. but if we look at the bright side, if you are going to casino to enjoy and unwind after a stressful day, this will uplift your spirit. that is, if you know how to handle and control yourself when you are in front of the casino table. now, with more awareness starting adolescents, they will somehow understand how to handle themselves when it comes to their games. at least opening their minds in this industry as early as they can be and allowing them to understand better about its true nature. so they can better manage themselves when the time comes that they get involved in this game.
Well, in my opinion, I believe this kind of awareness is relevant, especially in countries where gambling is totally free and a part of the population likes this type of entertainment.
This is interesting, and let's see if in fact it will create any positive results that are very relevant!
This is interesting, and let's see if in fact it will create any positive results that are very relevant!
If the sole purpose of this program is just awareness and there is no bias information that can be shared, this is good.
People dont prohibit gambling but instead, make them educated about the outcomes either positive or negative outcomes in gambling. Gambling addiction is very worst when you are gambling, those people who are planning to enter gambling should know this in an early stage and I think this awareness is very helpful between the gambling operators and the gamblers as well. They are very lucky they understand how gambling going on the possible outcome.
People dont prohibit gambling but instead, make them educated about the outcomes either positive or negative outcomes in gambling. Gambling addiction is very worst when you are gambling, those people who are planning to enter gambling should know this in an early stage and I think this awareness is very helpful between the gambling operators and the gamblers as well. They are very lucky they understand how gambling going on the possible outcome.
anything that is related to making awareness is good, that is why their head emphasized that there must be a real change to regulation and enforcement to protect the public.
if gambling regulations are to be discussed, it almost assumed a ban on gambling and then punishment to show examples of what government will do but i don't think the UK government will do this.
this is unrelated to the thread but i remember years ago there was also some kind of gambling addiction program in our city. nothing was ever published about it after. you just can't see where the program goes when the charity program is sponsored by a casino.
if gambling regulations are to be discussed, it almost assumed a ban on gambling and then punishment to show examples of what government will do but i don't think the UK government will do this.
this is unrelated to the thread but i remember years ago there was also some kind of gambling addiction program in our city. nothing was ever published about it after. you just can't see where the program goes when the charity program is sponsored by a casino.
Of course, every concept against Gambling is very good, but not sure how effective it is as we have seen the gambling addiction numbers is still way high in every country. Not just for ordinary gamblers, but we have seen a lot of sport athletes dabbing themselves in gambling and how much people around them advise to control themselves it's going to be very difficult. Hopefully though, with this kind of programs, young adults could be successfully swayed against the potential ill effects of gambling.
As long as it aims to raise awareness so that these young folks will be able to understand what they need to control if they let themselves engage in gambling. It's not just all about having money but also about being responsible not just for yourself but also the way you handle money. While it educates the young folks, they should also be open not just to this age bracket but also set for the young adults to adults because there are a lot of people that are also in that bracket that should be raised with the awareness.
Early sensitisation in the form of awareness can very effective in curbing the increasing number of compulsive gamblers and people with other vices in the society.
Curiosity has driven many people into many things they didn't know that will later be a problem to them especially at an early age. The importance of talking about these things like gambling to adolescent is very important, not just to expose them to it, but to create an atmosphere where they are free and comfortable to verify from you what they hear from their peers and others around.
This is way better to educate them as early as possible and let them understand the possible risk of gambling than to know this activity alone in online site which put then on a bigger risk. The generation that we have right now is very different, they can access online anywhere they want and without the proper knowledge, they might ended up into addiction very badly. UK seems more concern about gambling activities, spreading such information at the early age is fine as long as the purpose is to educate them and not to force them to gamble. Curiosity has driven many people into many things they didn't know that will later be a problem to them especially at an early age. The importance of talking about these things like gambling to adolescent is very important, not just to expose them to it, but to create an atmosphere where they are free and comfortable to verify from you what they hear from their peers and others around.
Early sensitisation in the form of awareness can very effective in curbing the increasing number of compulsive gamblers and people with other vices in the society.
Curiosity has driven many people into many things they didn't know that will later be a problem to them especially at an early age. The importance of talking about these things like gambling to adolescent is very important, not just to expose them to it, but to create an atmosphere where they are free and comfortable to verify from you what they hear from their peers and others around.
Curiosity has driven many people into many things they didn't know that will later be a problem to them especially at an early age. The importance of talking about these things like gambling to adolescent is very important, not just to expose them to it, but to create an atmosphere where they are free and comfortable to verify from you what they hear from their peers and others around.
I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.
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...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.
Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them.Yes but honestly in most places people try and ignore and force the laws down, if they are going to explain it to them really nicely and tell them what's gonna happen and how does it work then I do think it might be an amazing option for kids.
What do you think about this initiative??
but im not really that against nor do tell that this isnt a good one but rather on the middle side of things since spreading awareness motive is good initiative but actually these things doesnt really
need to be that complicated or really go into certain extent which makes them impose this kind of act.
The results might actually depend on how it's implemented. The concept is good, they have good ideas and intentions, what's left is to implement it in a way that it would have a good audience, plus they can also talk with the universities and schools as well to get a wider audience. I think this might work if done correctly. At least they are trying something.
It's idea, implication, concept improvement according to the results and all of this is quite going to be complicated.
At least, facing the reality here and finding a way how to address the issue at hand.
Because in most cases, people don't want to talk about their gambling habits, they even hide it to others.
So if they are open about in this issue, they would know how to tackle this problem if in case they will encounter in the future or they know someone close to them battling such trouble.
Maybe, it is really time to face this situation even at school, because one way or another, they will go thru this path along the way.
And if that time comes, they already know how to address their potential problem.
I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.
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...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.
Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them.Yes but honestly in most places people try and ignore and force the laws down, if they are going to explain it to them really nicely and tell them what's gonna happen and how does it work then I do think it might be an amazing option for kids.
What do you think about this initiative??
but im not really that against nor do tell that this isnt a good one but rather on the middle side of things since spreading awareness motive is good initiative but actually these things doesnt really
need to be that complicated or really go into certain extent which makes them impose this kind of act.
The results might actually depend on how it's implemented. The concept is good, they have good ideas and intentions, what's left is to implement it in a way that it would have a good audience, plus they can also talk with the universities and schools as well to get a wider audience. I think this might work if done correctly. At least they are trying something.
It's idea, implication, concept improvement according to the results and all of this is quite going to be complicated.
What do you think about this initiative??
but im not really that against nor do tell that this isnt a good one but rather on the middle side of things since spreading awareness motive is good initiative but actually these things doesnt really
need to be that complicated or really go into certain extent which makes them impose this kind of act.
I think it will take a lot of time before this education program bears good fruit so I guess I will just have to wait for the results. If they can save at least a few youngster from future irresponsible gambling or addiction then that could be considered as a success.
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...“What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.
Not really unique approach. Maybe just new to them. Quote
UK charity Gambling with Lives has created what it describes as “a ground-breaking new youth education programme”.
The programme is aimed at preventing gambling harm in young people and will be piloted at schools in Essex, Manchester and Northern Ireland.
According to a press release published by the group, it aims to influence the way gambling awareness education is delivered to young people and address the lack of information and help currently available.
Speaking about the programme, James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, said: “What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.
The programme is aimed at preventing gambling harm in young people and will be piloted at schools in Essex, Manchester and Northern Ireland.
According to a press release published by the group, it aims to influence the way gambling awareness education is delivered to young people and address the lack of information and help currently available.
Speaking about the programme, James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, said: “What makes this programme unique is that it includes the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm.
Apparently there is going to be a new education program for youths which would teach them about gambling, it would be not only unbiased but evidence based as well, they are going to put roles out in the open regarding the predatory market and how it's influencing the adolescents at this moment, I do think that this might be really helpful for certain cases because they are not shoo-in things away but rather teaching adolescents and talking about their issues.
What do you think about this initiative??
https://www.gamblinginsider.com/news/13127/gambling-with-lives-launches-new-gambling-education-programme
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