What parents should teach their kids about gambling? – Times of India

First of all, do not contemplate if it's your fault that led the child towards gambling. From the day you notice a behavioural shift in your child try to take action immediately. Teach them about the pros and cons of gambling. Tell them when and how gambling will become a major problem and what are the different ways to get out of the addiction.

Parents should always be on the lookout for telltale signs so that the addiction doesn't grow on the child.

"Kids with a problem will talk about gambling, watch gambling shows, and lie about their own gambling.Parents will find scratch lottery tickets in drawers, amongst other things," says Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, of the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology at McGill University.

If you are into gambling and want your child to know about it, then teach responsible gambling. Remember, whatever you teach the child stays in the mind for a long time and will be considered the biggest reference.

Do not coerce your child to give up gambling, instead help the child understand what disaster gambling can bring in if it becomes an addiction. Give examples of problem gambling.

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What parents should teach their kids about gambling? - Times of India