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The Hidden Problem of Teen Gambling — and What Parents Can Do
June 1, 202632 min · 5,282 words
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Ask Rachel anything There's been an alarming rise of teen gambling, according to Commonsense Media, with half of 16-17-year-old boys reporting gambling in the past year; surpassing alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana use. Commonsense media says 'we're at a pivotal moment for boys' well-being.
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half of boys aged 16 to 17 have reported gambling in the past year, more than are using alcohol, nicotine or marijuana.
“what they're actually doing is priming the teenage brain to get used to these very insidious, that seem very subtle behaviors, but then translate very easily to online gambling.”
“the main thing that you want to look for is something called a variable ratio schedule, which means you're not sure what you're going to win, but once in a while, you're going to win something good.”
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