We hope these tips have helped you as a parent to educate your son or daughter about the importance of financial planning so that they do not resort to gambling as a means of trying to improve their financial situation.

For more information on problem gambling:

Call the Toll Free HELPLINE:
We Understand the Problem. We Can Help
1.800.426.1234
Started in 1987, the Council Helpline provides live confidential caller responses 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. While we do not provide mental health counseling to callers, Council staff members are equipped to respond empathetically and offer information and referrals for self-help, treatment providers and other community resources to people experiencing a problem with their own or a loved one’s gambling.

Or visit www.masscompulsivegambling.org

It may not happen immediately, but don’t be surprised if when your child goes to buy a new car, an engagement ring, or a first home, they thank you for taking the time to teach them these important financial lessons!

This website was funded by a grant from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. The organization's mission is to help people benefit from competent, professional and ethical financial planning. CFP Board owns the certification marks CFP^®, Certified Financial Planner™ and federally registered CFP (with flame logo) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements. For more about CFP Board, visit www.CFP.net.