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Would it be better, if children from early age understand the whole path of a gambler and being addicted? To test everything on their own skin. Would it better if they gamble and lose in childhood, that when they turn adult, they would already have experience. I mean, when they are kids, they cant make as big fails as they make while being adults. Isnt it better for kid to lose lunch money and learn the lesson, than to lose a monthly salary at the age of 40 ?
I understand that you are referring to "learning by experience". But think of it... what if these minors are not yet disciplined and feeling responsible for any money that they use regardless if they own it or not (from parents/guardian).
It would not be a good learning experience. So better to have a proactive and reactive solution to this one. Imagine if they use hundred of thousands of their parent's funds.