‘The Talk’ Isn’t Just About Sex Anymore—Parents Urged to Address Gambling

Having “the talk” is a milestone for every parent. But as digital betting saturates smartphone screens and sports broadcasts, traditional conversations about sex and safety now need to include the risks of online gambling. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) commissioned The Harris Poll to gauge how parents and caregivers are addressing gambling with their adolescents. The survey found that only slightly more than half (51%) of parents with children aged six to 17 have had “the gambling talk.” Of the remaining parents, 40% said they planned to have the conversation, while only 9% said they had no plans…