I remember when I was a kid, we were a real Baptist family, and my dad was against every kind of sin you can imagine. But we used to play poker, using chips. He was fresh back from the Army and was extremely good at it. Mostly I think he was teaching us kids that the best way to win at the game was not to play. I did learn that it’s a fun game, teaches you to be bold and take risks in life. But it should also teach you to do things in moderation.
My dad used cards to help me with math and listening and watching. The powers of observation, patience, timing. Having the guts to go out on a limb and to deal with the loss if you were wrong. It’s one of my fondest memories, to this day we occasionally play but with chips now. Now he won’t throw a game at all and he’s one good player.
GROG Premium Member almost 14 years ago
And lying through your teeth.
davidf42 almost 14 years ago
I remember when I was a kid, we were a real Baptist family, and my dad was against every kind of sin you can imagine. But we used to play poker, using chips. He was fresh back from the Army and was extremely good at it. Mostly I think he was teaching us kids that the best way to win at the game was not to play. I did learn that it’s a fun game, teaches you to be bold and take risks in life. But it should also teach you to do things in moderation.
micsal Premium Member almost 14 years ago
as compare tp learning how to be a STAND-IN for VINCENT PRICE’S movie “The House of WAX” !!!
monkeyhead almost 14 years ago
My dad used cards to help me with math and listening and watching. The powers of observation, patience, timing. Having the guts to go out on a limb and to deal with the loss if you were wrong. It’s one of my fondest memories, to this day we occasionally play but with chips now. Now he won’t throw a game at all and he’s one good player.
lightenup Premium Member almost 14 years ago
I learned how to play poker in advanced math class in 7th grade. It was awesome. I’m sure they don’t do that anymore.
serenasakitty almost 14 years ago
I wonder, is that woman able to close her mouth?
bmonk almost 14 years ago
Playing (at home)–especially with real money, even if only 1¢ or 5¢ per point–sure teaches a kid the need to pay attention and play well.
Destiny23 almost 14 years ago
Hey, Grandpa’s living on a pension, and kids get pretty generous allowances these days. And they’ll just waste it on candy anyway…