From your analysis I'll say that I started gambling the wrong way, didn't know how old I was but I was quite young and I was desperate to win a football in a scratch and win. I used all the money that I had on me that was meant for something else to gamble, after scratching with all of it I didn't win the football. I detested gambling after that experience but when I became an adult I decided to give it a try again and I've been responsible so far. I think that my early experience helped to shape my view about gambling that it's not a get rich quick scheme, just try your luck with small amounts that you can afford to loose.