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?
Normally you are not a bad father, but rather you should look for a way now and stop her from getting addicted, even though a girl in that matter. Because with this age now if you don't take precaution early it will going to very hard for you to control in near future.
Although gambling is a personal decision because only your advice alone might not be enough for her to change, but even as that you gat to do your own possible best first as a father.