The next generation is often impacted and affected by issues and decisions within our communities. Messages promoting risky behavior through advertisements, the internet, and the behaviors of adults can become normalized with the constant exposure to our youth. Gambling harm can impact both adults and youth. According to a recent survey in NYS, nearly 40% … New Year, New YOU Decide
We’d like to celebrate Veterans and Military Families Awareness Month for November. It’s important to bring awareness to our Veterans, especially how they can be amazing role models to our youth. It’s also important to educate families on how to address a Veteran’s potential gambling harm, and its impact on the family; especially on youth. Veteran Gambling … Veterans Gambling and Its Impact on Youth
Parents’ opinions, approvals and support make a difference. Therefore, you make a difference, and you can be a vital advocate for supporting your youth in avoiding youth gambling.
Summer and Youth Gambling Summertime can be a great time to enjoy outdoor activities with our families. It can be a great time for our youth to enjoy free time and/or use that extra free time to work. The downside, with all that extra free time, is they may choose to engage in gambling. Why … Summer and Youth Gambling
Youth who gamble could use money or other tradable goods. One problem with youth and gambling is the inability to make sound financial decisions due to brain development. Therefore, focusing on finances, budgeting, and gambling, youth gambling is risky and can lead to gambling related problems beyond money. Youth and Gambling Just like any other addiction, … Youth, finances and gambling
There is a growing number of parents and community influencers asking about gambling in gaming. The line between youth gaming and gambling is becoming increasingly blurred. This can cause worry, but let’s break it down and identify some tips. Youth and Gaming Youth gamers (youth who enjoy gaming) enjoy games for several reasons, including: the … Youth Gaming and Gambling
The legalization of mobile sports betting (MSB) is having an affect on our youth. Millions of dollars are spent on advertisements to make sure everyone is aware of MSB, including our youth. Youth are at a stage of growth and development. They are not in a phase of their lives to make the best choices … Youth and Mobile Sports Betting
