NootNoot
Rock Star
Silver Level
Can't quite make my mind up on this one!
It could be great for teaching mathematics, game theory, concentration, patience, decision-making etc.
On the other hand, while there's obvious free options, poker mostly exists for gambling purposes. With my sensible head on, I don't know if would be a great idea to lead a kid towards gambling. Not as a kid, I wouldn't want them gambling then, but for the future. Do we want to encourage our children to go on to be gamblers as adults?
Having said that I gamble sensibly, most of us do. It's not a problem for us. I actually did gamble as a child too. From around the age of 12 I'd bet on horses with my grandmother, watching them on tv and sending my dad out to the betting shop to place our bets. It's not done me any harm in terms having having problems with gambling.
I know some people came to poker from other card games like Magic: The Gathering. I don't know that game but assume there's at least some transferable skills and that you could learn some of the same types of lesson. Maybe that would be better for kids?
It could be great for teaching mathematics, game theory, concentration, patience, decision-making etc.
On the other hand, while there's obvious free options, poker mostly exists for gambling purposes. With my sensible head on, I don't know if would be a great idea to lead a kid towards gambling. Not as a kid, I wouldn't want them gambling then, but for the future. Do we want to encourage our children to go on to be gamblers as adults?
Having said that I gamble sensibly, most of us do. It's not a problem for us. I actually did gamble as a child too. From around the age of 12 I'd bet on horses with my grandmother, watching them on tv and sending my dad out to the betting shop to place our bets. It's not done me any harm in terms having having problems with gambling.
I know some people came to poker from other card games like Magic: The Gathering. I don't know that game but assume there's at least some transferable skills and that you could learn some of the same types of lesson. Maybe that would be better for kids?
GDKavindu
Rock Star
Bronze Level
no don't allow to play them poker early because poker easily addictive with young people and lot of time consume.playing poker can earn easily money compare to job.that cause for lost for interesting for doing job.if them gone a mature let to play poker
Achrarock
Rock Star
Silver Level
While poker can be a fun and strategic game for adults, it's generally not recommended for children and teenagers. Gambling activities are often regulated to protect minors from potential harm. It's important to encourage age-appropriate games and activities that promote skill development and social interaction.
takinitSLEAZEE
Legend
Loyaler
Well, this may be the other side of a worn-out coin but there are a lot of other things that kids can get into that are way more detrimental to a young mind besides poker... I mean when you think about it, right?
Human trafficking, selling/using Heroin, dogfighting, politics... the list goes on. I'll take kids playing cards any day.
SL-247
Visionary
Platinum Level
This is their right.
Marshmalo1994
Legend
Platinum Level
With play money, yes. And it would help them reach the allowed age to play with real money already knowing how the game goes.
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
na... children have human rights but that's about it. parents decide what's right mostly....
SL-247
Visionary
Platinum Level
I'm talking about children 16-17 years old, and not about little ones.
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888NOX888
Visionary
Platinum Level
It seems to me that children and teenagers should not be allowed to play poker, they have not yet fully formed nervous system, they do not need to chew too much, let them still study in schools and other educational institutions, and they will still play enough poker.
Gallarado777
Legend
Loyaler
if children are under 18, they can't play poker, poker sites prohibit poker itself, only adults who have reached the age of majority can play poker, so we should also prohibit children under 18 from doing this if he is already 18 years old, let him play if he wants
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
Alright yes they have more rights.
We would call it "bedingt geschäftsfähig" .
But still too young for poker. I would however show teenager how the game works and I also see no problem when they are playing with Monopoly money. . Even at very young age when they are interested.
But never ever with real money
SL-247
Visionary
Platinum Level
You can play anything for money. Even squats or push-ups. But now we are not talking about money, but about a card game.
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
well you shouldn't and no you can't as long as you are a minor.
anyhow yes there's no problem in teaching kids the game itself.
Newzooozooo
Legend
Loyaler
Hi
In general, I believe that gambling is only for adults. But nevertheless, personally, I am generally more inclined to consider poker as a sport than as a game of chance. Therefore, depending on the situation, I think, in certain cases, teenagers can be allowed to play, but only in the game for conditional chips, not for money.
Matt_Burns88
Legend
Loyaler
Personally, I see no problem with letting our children play and teaching them the rules of poker, just like any other card game or sport. There's no need to introduce the gambling aspect of the game until they are older.