We all know gambling is no joke- that’s why it’s illegal in most places. We hear the stories, and sometimes even witness people gamble away all their money. Some people lose their friends, families and life because of gambling problems. That’s why we all need to remind ourselves that it needs to be done responsibly and that it’s just a small hobby (for most people). One eye opening statistic these days is the increasing amount of high school students and teenagers gambling illegally.
For years I’ve been hearing stories like this. In a high school near my area, the kids used to play poker in the back of the classrooms, at lunch, in study periods, and on the bus. One boy lost so much money that he couldn’t pay it all off. His parents went to the school and asked them to step in and end this problem.
This article I read about teenagers in Jamaica gambling shows that the problem is all over the world. A study in the article showed that 1 in 5 Jamaican teens are problem gamblers or are at risk of becoming one. That is incredible and I think the rest of the world should take a look at their children that may gamble.
Gambling is fun and exciting when done responsibility. Adults know more about how to handle their money and this is something children probably haven’t learned yet. Take time to talk to kids about the risks.
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090920/news/news3.html
