I know most of you might think I’m an irresponsible gambler after reading this. But let me share a bit of my story first....
I started gambling when I was around 10 years old, IIRC. It was because of family influence, and yes I eventually got addicted. Hard to admit, but it’s the truth. over time though, I’ve seen some positive outcomes from my gambling experience. I became wiser, more calculated, and a bigger risk-taker and I was able to apply that mindset in running my own business.
Now, I’m a father, and my 17-year-old daughter is starting to gamble too playing slots and even doing some sports betting. I don’t know how to feel, part of me feels oddly proud of what she’s doing.
What does that make me?
Gambling is not a good place for her, it would be better if you direct your daughter to more positive things that can improve her skills, help your child to deepen her talents, about how to make a profit or money but not from gambling.
I think I don't need to convey the negative impacts of gambling because you have experienced it and I think you already understand it very well.
There is still a lot of time for you to educate your daughter well, before she is really far from you. Therefore, take your time for your daughter, because in some cases, many teenagers who plunge into the world of gambling are due to lack of attention from their parents.