Is it normal for a 13 year old to be addicted to gambling?

Question

I'm 13 and I'm the best card player in my family. Cards is like a family activity that we do almost every night. When we pick partners, everyone wants me!!!! Anyways, my uncle is always making comments like "you'll make a great gambler when you grow up" and my mom would give him "the look"

I'm kinda addicted to gambling....is that normal?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

If you aren't playing for money than its not gambling.

Answer 3

It is normal, but not a good habit.

Answer 4

Play as much as you'd like, as long as you're not breaking the law and don't allow cards to run your life.

Answer 5

play for fun not money

Answer 6

h**l no you should put all that energy into something else.

Answer 7

Think for a moment about what the word "addicted" really means.  

If you enjoy playing cards, and it's not affecting your life in any way, there's nothing wrong with that.

If you enjoy playing cards so much that it becomes more important than your friends or your schoolwork, and if you start stealing money to support your habit, then it's an addiction, and that would be very, very wrong.

Keep it as a hobby, but if a time comes when you ever feel it's becoming too big to handle, stop and get help immediately.  

Answer 8

Its not NORMAL for anyone to be addicted to anything.  Its good that you recognize this so early so you can get yourself some help!