Quote from: I_Anime on Today at 08:05:58 PM

Quote from: shanz on October 10, 2024, 10:59:02 AM

Imagine your son, who just turned 18, comes to you, saying, "Dad, I would like to learn how to bet on soccer." He asks if you can explain the basics, like understanding odds, analysis techniques, and the risks involved. What would you do Huh

I know that, as a parent, you want to support your son’s interests but also worry about the potential downsides of gambling, which is normal from my point of view (well, I think teenagers may become addicted to gambling more easily than adults).
My question is: Do you take this opportunity to teach him about responsible betting, or do you try to steer him away from it? Also, if you are still supporting him financially, would you allow him to use the money you provide for betting? the money you work so hard for...

P.S.: Whether you’re a parent or not, you are welcome to share your opinion! Wink

I don't think telling him would be the right or smart thing to do , but rather tell him the advantages and disadvantages (especially the disadvantages in it ) , because if you don't tell him the danger in it he may endup learning about it from another source, but when you tell him the danger in it , and give some examples on how it has ruin alot of folks lives who approach gambling wrongly.

So that he would endup losing interest in it so that it won't be victim of wrong gambling habits and stuff .

It is good to teach people how to fish so they can always do it by themselves and make money for themselves but when it comes to gambling, It is better we make decisions that will be beneficial for the person because gambling is addictive and if the people that want to commence on the gambling activities is not sensitized enough with good risk management that needed to be followed, things can go south and the person might lose their senses to addiction which can ruin their lifestyle. It is better the child is refused the ability to learn how to gamble although children can always find their way to get whatsoever things they are looking for especially when they are desperate.