That’s why it’s vital that parents
That’s why it’s vital that parents and adult caregivers know that gambling is not only illegal for teens, but it can also be harmful and addictive to their developing brains. Research shows that children introduced to “harmless betting” by age 12 are four times more likely to engage in problem gambling later. A teen’s brain, with an underdeveloped logic center, isn’t wired yet to weigh risk and make healthy choices. So that “win” on an online game today can lead to the negative side effects of real-life gambling tomorrow .