This is such a sad story to hear and I would like to tell you that everything happens for a reason. Gambling with your family is not bad at all its actually a nice thing to do or a great past time but the wrong thing is your reason. It should be because you guys want to just chill and have fun or maybe earn a little money but not to be greedy. Your father is doing something wrong and it affects your family if maybe someone is there to tell him or stop him on whatever hes doing then maybe it can be saved and on your opinion on not letting your kids gamble its your decision but on my part I will if they wanted to but I will be there to guide and regulate them.