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Board Gambling discussion
Re: Am I a bad father for letting my daughter gamble?
by
tread93
on 21/07/2025, 02:51:58 UTC
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?

Hmmm I mean at least she is 17 and not like 10. Almost 18 do it mean I think you can give yourself a little break. I think perhaps you could have kept it more so under the radar but I think its already done so as long as she's not hiding it from you and she's doing it under your supervision its your choice as a parent to do that with her and guide her