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because all of their money is lost. When they win, it is never enough. With each passing day, they can lose their jobs and other important things without even realizing it. 4) Gambling destroys one's health. When they gamble, they neglect and sacrifice their rest and sleep, delay using the restroom, and they eat at odd hours of the day and night. As a result, their health is compromised and disease may result. As you can see, gambling destroys everything, even one's quality of being a human. Even when they win, they cannot spend it on anything that is beneficial, for long. Thus, they are never rich and cannot find security in life. Gambling, no matter in what form, is a source of destruction and carelessness. It is best to never get involved. Therefore, during the frenzied soccer season, we should protect each other and loved-ones from becoming involved in gambling. This requires a group effort in explaining the harmful effects of gambling. Let us spread this from one person to the next. With every sound of the whistle, we can keep our children from becoming slaves to gambling. Chapter 25 Children Who Want Their Father to Quit Drinking Many families may have faced the daily problem of seeing their father being drunk and belligerent. Once drunk, the father yells at the neighbors, instigates fights with his wife, and beats his children. This aggravates everyone in the household. However, because of the love and gratitude that they have for their father, the children wish to find a way to help him quit drinking. Unfortunately, the children usually do not know what to do. Therefore, I would like to recommend a method I once used, and that worked for me, which may also be a practical guide to help point these fathers in the right direction. The Warm Hearted Family 220 Gambling Never Made Anyone Rich The Warm Hearted Family 221 Children Who Want Their Father to Quit Drinking