Kids deserve some respect from their parents, to be able to return the respect in same energy. Whatever behavior a father or mother exhibits in their kid's presence will register quickly in the child's brain. And he'll hardly avoid practicing those things even when said to be wrong or bad. Seeing his parents do it, validates that it's a good thing for kids to do. Gambling is widely spreading around every existing society, yet parents shouldn't be the influencers who help in marketing gambling to kids. Gambling in the presence of kids will only create a society where young people will abuse gambling profusely. Hence, when gambling, kids should be sleeping or busy with school assignments.
Nothing should link a parent and his kid to gambling, except when the need arises. Maybe when the child is heard using some gambling terms, he can be questioned about his involvement in gambling. At least he'd say something reasonable to help detect if he's interested in gambling or not. Aside from that, parents who gamble are expected to reduce their involvement in the game. To help build a responsible family that produces kids that'll help influence kids to behave rightly. Upbringing kids in the gambling way, will only hasten the rate at which young people get influenced by peers to begin gambling.
It would be better if we didn't gamble at home, and even if we gamble at home, we have to have a special room. Because when at home, a child can approach his parents at any time, even suddenly without us knowing.
And I agree with your opinion that when we are a family, we should minimize gambling activities as much as possible. Because gambling is not our main priority, nor is it an obligation, but just a hobby and fun. Family is much more valuable than gambling. and it is true that when someone is unable to manage gambling activities well, is unable to control himself when gambling, and is often involved in irresponsible gambling activities, this can really affect harmony in a household relationship.
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Imagine a scenario where the gambler gets addicted, peace wouldn't be in that home anymore. Some gamblers don't think about the risks involved in their gambling attitudes, sometimes the kids suffer more than the addicted parent. Putting kids in an early stage of life in such a severe pain and trauma should be discouraged. Societal lifestyle has changed alongside the internet lifestyle. I thought it would be for the better, but lots of gamblers keep losing control even at home. The concept of online gambling is for privacy. As you suggested, doing the gaming privately wouldn't lead to any child seeing his parents gambling. I dislike when kids come closer to my screen and stay for a long time especially when viewing games.
It's better to watch movies together with them, than share same laptop screen. Because ads could appear unexpectedly. And their eyes are so catchy that they'll observe every single move on the screen. Married people out of love for their beloved home are expected to forgo some certain unhelpful habits. And focus in building a memorable childhood for their kids, by forfeiting time meant for gambling, and investing it on spending valuable time with the children. Teaching them what to learn and what not to learn out there in the society. These are reasonable conversations that could change a child's future for good.