Re: Minors at home games?
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I can find plenty of adults to play with that are not very good. It's not a matter of discrimination in the sense that I might have something against 11 year olds in general as I know many with better math skills than some in my home game.
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But in some seriousness, if losing his allowance inspires the kid to focus on math and science in middle school I think there's definitely some benefit. I also like the behavior of the Dad in this situation. I would be pissed at the host for soft-parenting someone else's child and teaching a really bad lesson about sulking.
I guess the only reason I would leave the game was if I felt I couldn't play aggressively against an 11 year old. Of course, I'm not a parent so I think I may have an easier time treating a kid just like any other dead money in the tournament. If you think this player will alter your playing style then you're perfectly justified in sitting out.
The other consideration is that you've broadcast to the group that you're probably more serious about the game than they are and that the composition of the game may cause you to tilt. If some guy brings his newbie girlfriend to play, would you also worry about hurt feelings and soften up your game?
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Your point is well-taken, but I really don't feel like I need to practice putting a poker move on an 11-year old. I really don't want to all-in check raise his flush with my full house and then watch him cry in the corner the rest of the night. If I do that to one of my buddies, maybe there is curse word or two and then the table usually has a good laugh.
I play poker with my kids and other kids from the block, but it is never for real money and always for fun. I am trying to teach them the game and allow them to have a good time. They like handling the chips and making 'bets'. Most kids under 15 really do not have a concept of money.
The difference here is age and emotional make-up. If a buddy brought his newbie girlfriend or mother to the game, I'd have no problem playing them becasues they are adults. I have an 11-year old daughter who could probably hold her own in my fish-tank home game, but I would never entertain the thought of inviting her to play.
I respect those of you who disagree with me, but I wonder if anyone with school age kids thinks I'm out of line here?
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