Texter 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I actually did a radio interview recently where I said I don't see why kids shouldn't learn to play poker. Tournament poker, obviously, not cash games. I mean compare it to Monopoly – they go bankrupt, they buy properties, negotiate with the bank. Why shouldn't they learn the ways of poker, which is such a great reflection of life. They're both filled with ups, downs, and bad beats. Your approach in life will mostly be the same as in poker.PL: What a great argument for the politicians who just don't seem to get it.IM: Yeah, how about we ban guns, what do you think about that? I can go to Wal-Mart and bullets and BOOM! kill someone. Guns kill people, playing games does not. I don't get it. I learned how to play poker when I was 3. I have pictures of me sitting around the table with all my uncles, I have $5 in front of me, and playing with them. It's a great game! I don't want dolls, I want cards. This is my thing, and I don't have a problem with kids learning early.from the interview: Isabelle Mercier Interview Link to post Share on other sites
OrzyVibe 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 from the interview: Isabelle Mercier Interview She's from France...Europe generally has a much more relaxed attitude about many things than the United States, who are so puritan in their beliefs. I agree....its no big deal for kids to play poker. My wife and I have many friends from England and they are very relaxed about nakedness...their kids swim in the pool naked. That lasted about 1 month as most of our friends generally freaked out about it. We are wound up WAY to tight here in the gool ol' USA. Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda 1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 They let OrzyVibe play... Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 She's from France...Europe generally has a much more relaxed attitude about many things than the United States, who are so puritan in their beliefs. I agree....its no big deal for kids to play poker. My wife and I have many friends from England and they are very relaxed about nakedness...their kids swim in the pool naked. That lasted about 1 month as most of our friends generally freaked out about it. We are wound up WAY to tight here in the gool ol' USA.She is actually from Canada but lives in France. Link to post Share on other sites
OrzyVibe 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 She is actually from Canada but lives in France.Thanks for the correction...French Canadian. Link to post Share on other sites
hblask 1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think children definitely should play poker, because I can beat them. Adults are mean and take my money. Children are +EV. Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 She's from France...Europe generally has a much more relaxed attitude about many things than the United States, who are so puritan in their beliefs. I agree....its no big deal for kids to play poker. My wife and I have many friends from England and they are very relaxed about nakedness...their kids swim in the pool naked. That lasted about 1 month as most of our friends generally freaked out about it. We are wound up WAY to tight here in the gool ol' USA.i'm pretty sure she's actually French Canadian, not French.edit - oops, a little late Link to post Share on other sites
spm 1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 It can definately help with teaching them maths. Link to post Share on other sites
Barack_Obama 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 That's how I made my lunch money. Link to post Share on other sites
Dogpatch 2 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I'm teaching my 13yr old to play, and my 5yr old calls every card game poker. Dad: "Tyler, let's play Go Fish" Tyler: "No, I want to play poker."*Dad shuffles up and deals* Dad: "I don't have any pairs, I have to Go Fish" Tyler:"I've got a pair of K's, I win" When I'm playing live, if I fold some rags I'll say I didn't want to have to Go Fish to make a hand. Link to post Share on other sites
icemanrulz 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I see nothing wrong with it. My son & I sit around and pull out the fcp chip set and play. I would rather him play poker than run the streets.He also kicks the Stacked for the pc ***. Link to post Share on other sites
Dr_Shakes 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 My daughter is 7 and plays poker with us.She is not bad, chases too much and doesn't fold enough but runs some big bluffs. It kind of sucks when she loses and starts to cry tho, she don't like losing. That is a good start. Link to post Share on other sites
blakheart 3 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I played in a charity tournament at a local church. Since it was for charity, I let my son who is 11 play. He made the final two tables out of over 100 entrants! The kid is super aggressive and bluffs too much. But he definately has upside. Link to post Share on other sites
UncleHoot 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I think children definitely should play poker, because I can beat them. Adults are mean and take my money. Children are +EV.My 8 year old daughter has been playing poker for 2 years. Never real money. Anyway, she beats me more often than not. I've let her play play-money games online, too. She doesn't last long, but she seems to have fun for 5 minutes. Yes, I had to lie for her regarding the Pokerstars "I am at least 18 years of age." Anyway, poker teaches you a lot of lessons about life. Life is an odds-based gamble, and the sooner you understand that, the sooner you can master the game of life. Fine, if you don't buy that argument, then "it teaches you math." You can't argue against that. Link to post Share on other sites
KULLMANN 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I would have children with Isabelle Mercier. Link to post Share on other sites
CBass1724 1 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 My daughter is 7 and plays poker with us.She is not bad, chases too much and doesn't fold enough but runs some big bluffs. It kind of sucks when she loses and starts to cry tho, she don't like losing. That is a good start. Is your daughter Phil Hellmuth? Link to post Share on other sites
Scanner313 0 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 There's nothing wrong with kids playing poker. It's just another game. It's the moral views of too many people in this country that make it seem seedy. I don't have a problem with playing poker on a moral level like some do.I intend to teach my kids to play very early on, as it's something I really enjoy. And if they enjoy it I want them to be as good as they can be. Link to post Share on other sites
EurekaKid 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I don't see why anyone would object if there is no money involved. Certainly a lot better than 7 years old playing video games like GTA. Link to post Share on other sites
GrinderMJ 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I played poker with my family, I turned out fine. Also, my dad completely owns me in HU NL Link to post Share on other sites
mcpickl 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I agree with anything Isabelle has to say. Link to post Share on other sites
beans422 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I don't think children should be allowed to play poker for money but I don't see the harm in playing for recreation. Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw4033 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Kids are +EV for my game. Link to post Share on other sites
missIdaho 1 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 By the time a kid is 12 they should be able to 6 table 3/6 on Stars when they are not in school. They have to earn their keep some how. Link to post Share on other sites
David_Nicoson 1 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 IM: Yeah, how about we ban guns, what do you think about that? I can go to Wal-Mart and bullets and BOOM! kill someone. Guns kill people, playing games does not. I don't get it.The problem with this comparison is that guns serve a function that games do not. One can't defend his home or overthrow the government with games.I don't think the government should ban games, either. Being less harmfull than guns is a stupid reason, though. Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I play ten man sng's/$10 entry with a group of parrothead friends. On our camping trip this past summer, I was really shortstacked when another game was about to start. I went to the new game and my ten year old son "finished up" my shortstack for me. He went on to finish 2nd !He plays a few hands online for me if I have to get up for a few minutes to prepare dinner, etcHe does pretty well. If anyone ever catches "me" bluffing online with 72 off, know that it was him, not me. 72 off is his favorite bluffing hand. I usually play limit, so he has gotten quite good at percentages and knowing when he has pot odds to call down with a draw. He still needs some work on understanding the importance of position.My husband has already warned me that when he gets busted for gambling in high school, it will be all my fault. Link to post Share on other sites
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