Are we raising a generation of gambling addicts? That may sound like an extreme question, but I think it's one we need to ask. A new study from Common Sense Media found that 36% of boys ages 11 to 17 reported gambling in the past year. That's more than one in three teen boys. That number is closer to 50% for just 17-year-old boys. When I was growing up, gambling was something I associated with Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or the occasional poker game. I didn't gamble for the first time until my mid-20s. Our kids are growing up in a very different and more dangerous environment. Gambling is everywhere-at sporting events, on social media, in video games, and other places online. Our kids are getting hooked in ways you might not expect. What can dads do about it? Here are some things every dad needs to know about gambling and teenagers. Why is gambling becoming a problem for kids? Gambling doesn't always look like gambling anymore. Kids see betting od...
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