Well.. i kind of see the proposal here.. but the age is way off, i do feel that teaching the right way to gamble and safe gambling is a good incentive for areas that allow gambling, but at least raise the age to maybe 18 or 19.. 12 is too young and could backfire and cause alot of addicted, problem gamblers.. the average age for addicted smokers and alcholics was starting about age 12 it's an easily programmable unmature age, a latter age is more open mnded to other things so addiction is less likely.. as far as my own child.. no way i'd rather not have them have anything to do with it until they are at least of age, same as drinking.. not to say that it can't happen at any age, but i'd rather not have these types of recreations pushed on my child so young.

If i catch my teen gambling it will be one or two problems.I know the dangers of addiction and i dont think a 12 yr old has the ability to quite while hes ahead.

I think it's way too young and could well lead to kids wanting to try it out.  12 is the perfect experimental age and I think they should wait until they are at least 17.

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