The Three Village School District in Suffolk County, had sent out a notice to parents warning about gambling. Article can be viewed here: http://www.threevillages.com/Articles-i-2008-05-01-71471.113114_School_warns_parents_on_dangers_of_teen_gambling.html
The mailing produced by Three Village listed several common types of gambling, including lottery tickets and raffles, but also noted newer gambling outlets, including Internet gambling sites and gambling machines at restaurants. "It is important for parents to be aware of the different types of gambling available in today's society, reasons teens give for gambling, and the warning signs that your child might be addicted to gambling, a problem sometimes referred to as the 'hidden illness,'" the publication noted.
Study found that in the Three Village District, 70% of children from ages 10 to 17 had gambled. With a national rate of 4 to 7% of gamblers becoming problem gamblers, the issue is staggering.
It only will get worse, if more gambling opportunities become available. We must be proactive in this issue, before children lives and communities get destroyed.
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