Topic: Never gamble in front of your kids. - page 24. (Read 8200 times)

I think it's fine if you lie for the sake of something that leads to goodness because after all that's the best thing to do if indeed you are one of the fathers involved in gambling, and don't let you be careless in taking precautions so that your children's curiosity does not develop, plus it's clear as you said that a child usually has a sharp memory and also has a high enough sense of curiosity that this can make them find out what exactly you are doing and it is possible that they are involved in gambling without you realizing it. After all, as you said, there are still quite a lot of prevention options that we can do, one of which is in terms of dividing time, you can gamble at your children's bedtime or gamble in other places that are essentially far from your child's environment.

Well of course such a situation is also very likely to make a child become very curious about what exactly his father is doing, they will be very curious and then ask you some questions and if you always make the same mistakes in the sense of not paying too much attention to the importance of the prevention aspect then obviously the suspicion of a child will be more developed, so always keep this activity away from the environment and the view of a child if you really want the best for your child.

It's a must if you don't want to see your kids at that young age already knew about gambling, chances that they may use your gambling account is not impossible as most of the time parents forget about being responsible leaving their device open and with that curiosity inside the kids mind, they will think that gambling where they are seeing their parents enjoying will also let them enjoy.

Something that needed a good attention to avoid any big issue to happen, just be responsible and not to give any idea especially with the kids who are very observant in what we are doing in front of them.

We can simply take ourselves as an example when we were younger. We used to do whatever the adults in front of us did and we thought that it was cool and totally not a problem at all. But if they're doing something bad then that's how our parents and the older people surrounding us reacts that we shouldn't do things that adults does. I agree, that even it is not our child, we must set an example for them because when they grow up, it's possible that they will reason out that what they're doing in the present is just because of what they've seen from the adults.

Children are always curious with something new and they want to dig with those activities that's new to them. And the curiosity of them is going to keep on asking the adults on how to do it and if it's fine to do it. But as adults, we know what to say and we should shoo them because it's an inappropriate thing for them to learn about gambling while they're young.

It's a two-way street, gambling when they're awake and lying to them about what you're doing, which is not quite a lie though, he's actually playing a game. Or gamble when they're asleep and sacrifice your sleeping time for the sake of gambling. Many would go with the first option, as it's not a difficult task to tell the kid what we are doing, on the screen. Gambling is a game; the only difference is the amount of money we wager to play the game. People gamble in PlayStation games, it's still gambling and makes no changes, from the definition of what we have online. So, distracting the thoughts of the child is a smart move, but doing it moderately helps in stabilizing the curiosity of the child. Their brain is fast and remembers to some extent what we do and feel after playing the game.

A child may ask, dad why do you look so serious when playing the game, or your face looks sad whenever the game is over, why? These question as we may have it, came as a result of observation. If they watch you gamble, they'll master the facial reactions, and it wouldn't match with how they feel when playing a video game. The questions won't end, and we must be ready to keep on answering more query every day. I'd advise for the gambler to take it gradually, and gamble when the kids are not around us, as Dewi Aries said. The hardest aspect of it, is what we'd do, when the child wants to sit with us while playing the game. Kids can be worrisome, but we have nothing to do about it, then oblige to their numerous requests. You see it'll be wrong sharing same screen displaying a casino site, with a child. The child may begin to memorize what he's seeing on screen, and it's not conducive in my own view.

I agree with you, because it is not advisable to gamble in front of children, whether it is our own children or other children, at least we have to look after their future, because gambling has a big negative side, so it is possible that they will see what adults do it and they will do it too as you say, and children who are not old enough already know about gambling so I think their future will probably be ruined, and I don't think any parent wants their child's future to be ruined Of course, all parents want their child's future to be guaranteed.

because children tend to have a high sense of curiosity, especially with something in the form of a game, of course children will be very easily interested in something in the form of a game, because the world of children is the world of games. So it's true what you said, it's better to gamble quietly, don't gamble in front of children, because that's not recommended.

There is a good reason to be worried about the bad effects on kids that might come from playing computer games from a very young age. It talks about how important it is for people to be responsible because kids copy what they see and are affected by it. People who are too young to gamble should not be able to do so. This sets a clear example for other people their age about what is right and acceptable to do. As a grown-up, you should tell your kids to study and help them find fun, healthy things to do. This shared experience should be used to warn everyone in the community about how dangerous it is to let kids gamble.

Some of the gamblers parents may be affected by the gambling losses,So they don’t know what they doing in the real life.It may be the reason for the gamblers to play in front of their children,all the children doesn’t get into the game after seeing the gambling of they parents.Only some of them had been playing with their parent’s account without the knowledge of them.So that type of the children will get addicted to the gambling at the initial stage of their gambling activity.The gamblers who like to keep their children from the gambling will have to avoid of playing the gambling in front of their parents.The parent gamblers should have responsibility to play in front of their own children.

this depends on how and where the family is being oriented at. some are used to this kind of conversation whereas, a lot are still discreet with this topic especially if the family is like being seen as the model family.
in short, this scenario depends on how the family want to go about their respective lives. they can have their own disposition on this matter, hence, each family has their own take when it comes to gambling.

It's not harmful for now because she is still too young to understand. But be assured it won't take too long until she starts asking you to let her play the rabbits and carrots' game as well. She will want you to teach her how to play the game. I say that because I remember when I was a young child I watched my father playing a game on the computer. At first point I just had interest in watching him playing the game, but after some time I already wished to try by myself as well. And it was more or less at the same age of your daughter I watched him playing, and after 1 or 2 years I desired to play the game myself.

Once it happens you will have to create another excuse or stop playing in front of her, because I think you won't want to let her play slot machines in such an early age, right? The fact slot machines are so colorful and shining make it impossible that kids don't develop sudden interest for them. At same time, I don't think parents should create a taboo around gambling games when talking about them to their children. I guess to take a more natural approach must be the best idea.

There are some radical parents that don't care whether they gamble infront of their kids or not,why is most essential to them is winning,and one thing about this kind of parents is that they will get everybody or every member of the house involved in their conversation,and they don't converse or dialogue on any other thing except how to make money through gmabling.Children who are around this kind of environment will not waste time to learn because they already find joy or derive joy when their parents are talking about the different teams they stake on,or would like to stake on.
Children who love gambling from a tender age will not waste time to to start gambling  with the moneh they have.

Actually whoever that the gamble in the front of the kids or the children is automatically showing the children the skills of gambling and way to gamble, so it is not good for me to gamble in front of our children that is discouragement for them because if you have them in good heart or you don't want them to know exactly what you're doing I don't tell you that you be gambling in their forms because gambling and have a spirit and when they are addicted in gambling there will be steal your money to gamble so it is bad for we to exercise a gambling in the front of our children it is not up to 18 years

Not showing much interest in gambling so that the kids may aswell not want to get into it seeing that you show little to no interest is a good strategy and aswell has got its own pitfall too so while you consider it that advantages we should aswell look at the disadvantage as well which could be the fact that the child could get inquisitive and want to try it out.

Not all kids by into the idea of Loosing interest because you did, some may want to know why you lost interest and that alone could be their own interest point. I think it's best to do your gambling activities outside their presence, maybe in your room or only when you are alone as as the topic of their threads, never gamble in front of the kids that's the best way not to get them even indulged or further getting interested so it's best you keep your gambling habits to your self but then also know it's very possible these kids could also get the knowledge of gambling even from outside not necessarily from you.

Yes it is true, there is a time when children can understand about everything they see and this can be one of the reasons why we should always keep our gambling activities a secret from them and even from when they are very young, the sooner the better because after all, all parents do not want their children to be involved in something wrong even though the parents are basically doing it too. From the case you presented about your child asking what you were doing I think your answer is quite good and well-reasoned.

But on the other hand I hope you stay alert and careful with your gambling activities, I mean keep your gambling activities away from your children's environment by trying not to gamble first if you are close to their position because if they see something like that or gambling that you do several times then I think it is very likely to develop their curiosity about what exactly you are doing with the game.

Much better that you're doing it secretly and not in front of your kids or any kid. Because if they're going to see what adults see and you've been also doing it, a big chance that they'll imitate what you've been doing. And each of us came through being a kid and that's what we felt when we were younger, whatever the adults are doing then we think of it as something normal to be done and so, we copy anything that they do. So, if they've been gambling with any type of games, we think that it's totally fine to copy what they do.

Nice to hear that you know what you need for your life. If gambling is one of it, make sure that you're also taking care of yourself and you're not just going to gamble with the amount that you just can't afford to lose. That's where many are falling down when they seem to be confident with what they're saying but eventually, they're the ones that needed to have some help later on.

True, they're watching us and observe at most times. When they are curious to some things that we're doing, they're going to put that on their minds and will remember it and will mimic as how they've become interested on what we does.

I think this is true when our kids grow up to the point where they understand what is gambling,at that point we should not gamble in front of them.Right now though I gamble and sometimes my daughter comes to see me,I tell her that this is the carrot and this the fish game as I play Rabbit Garden and Big Bass slots from Pragmatic most of the time.She thinks it is a game with fishes and rabbits and laughs at me,of course she is just over 3 years old and keeps smiling,she thinks I am working on the computer when she sees me.I tell her dad is doing a little game because it is needed for work as she with her innocence smiles at me,I don't think is harmful for now.

Sometimes, we just assume that these kids aren’t taking notes of what they are seeing and they just wouldn’t know because, it ain’t within their age grade to understand or comprehend what it is about but I tell you, the coming generation continues to put smart the previous. We’ve made sure of it by putting in efforts to make our wards life a lot better than ours and that comes with a high level of intelligence too.

Children learn by observation and mimicking what they see us do. They’re parents and teachers most of all as, these are persons you always idolize or believe can’t do much wrong but, that’s some consuming habit right there that could easily be addictive.
Perhaps it did hit you at the point they are asking question or even watching you, you could have sent them off because, these lads want easy and quick money too.

this is a very good approach when the child has almost all his free time occupied with useful things, you are a good father! I agree with you that there is nothing wrong if you play in front of a child, it is very important how exactly this happens. If there is a friendly atmosphere and everyone is having fun, I don’t see a problem with this, it’s another matter if the family is all in debt and the father has already lost everything from home .

I really agree with what OP said and it has an impact on me, when I see people gambling and I want to play it secretly, whatever I do now I won't regret it because I know what I need for my life

Yes, children like entertainment, and if they see us gambling, maybe they will be interested in playing it, so they will beg us to play it. As their parents, we should not gamble near them to avoid attracting them so they will not see anything we do. We won't know what will happen to our children if they gamble just because they see us gambling, but of course, it will be recorded in their brains so that when they feel the pleasure of playing gambling games, they will come back to pester us to be able to play the games. It will have a bad influence on them because they will always remember what they played, and when our device is on the table and we are not using it, they will probably borrow it and play the same game in the corner of the room without us knowing. And that can happen repeatedly if we don't supervise our children well.

Well, you have a point too. It's true that no matter how strict the parents are or how much they hide it so that their children don't know about gambling, there will come the time when they get older, they tend to do the same things that their parents do, but it's good that while the children are still young, their parents guide them so that they grow up to be good children, it's better that they can somehow be restricted so that their lives don't get ruined at a very young age like other gambling addicts, especially we know that the time comes when children become more explorers and curious, there is a high possibility that they will try gambling.

 it will be more helpful if we explain to them properly when they are at the right age than to hide it until the children themselves find the answer to their own questions