Why are you being so dramatic? Gambling is a choice and no one is forcing an individual to gamble! If children get into this business it is obvious that their parents would react to this news negatively. As they are the ones who would be paying for his/her activities. I am not sure what made you think that everyone here on this board is always gambling. There are few here who would actually gamble and there is a big lot who are into sports betting. Luck-based games in gambling are losing their customer base. That is the reason most casinos on this forum are now adding sports betting.
Any business benefits from diversification. Betting on sports or on any event (including betting) is quite a fascinating activity. Of course, a person who is well versed in a particular sport can succeed here. Luck plays a role - but you also need knowledge. A passion for betting - a reasonable one - can serve as a certain incentive for a person to develop