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Board Gambling discussion
Re: Concerns grow over online gambling among teens
by
Silberman
on 21/07/2024, 18:44:38 UTC
Kids today only need cash or crypto to join. Its hard to keep them away. They're smart and will risk behind our backs. Education is the greatest approach, not harsh bans. We need to get down with these kids and discuss gambling's pros and cons. They must understand the stakes, literally and symbolically, not just be told. Show them the thrills and dangers. If they can understand it, they may reduce their gambling on their own, which is great. We cant stop them, but by being upfront and educating them, we can help them make better choices. Support, understanding, and guidance (not control) are key. We can guide them through temptations that way
Without a doubt teens need to be educated about it, however are they willing to listen? After all we must remember that many teens today believe themselves to be more wise than other teens on the past and even wiser than most people in general, and when you believe yourself to be above others, it is unlikely those teens will hear their advice, so it is a very complicated topic as there is not really an easy way to solve this problem.