[wonkadaddy]

i'd suggest letting the kids come in for a little while.

i used to sit in on my dad's home games when i was 4. i loved it. it was obviously more of a novelty than anything, but it gave me a huge sense of pride to be allowed in on "dad's poker game." and i believe that in some way it encouraged me to keep playing games and developing math and logic skills.

i wasn't, however, allowed to ALWAYS play. i'd occasionally come in for a few hours. that way everyone could laugh up losing to the little kid AND still have their "guys time" after. playing games w/my dad were some of my best childhood memories and i would encourage other fathers to bring their kids to the occasional poker nite