The Right of Minors to Freedom from Gambling and Internet andGaming Addition Cover Image

Prawo małoletnich do wolności od hazardu, uzależnienia od Internetu i gier komputerowych
The Right of Minors to Freedom from Gambling and Internet andGaming Addition

Author(s): Wioletta Pawska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: gamble; dysfunctional online activity; child`s dependency; gaming disorder; prohibited act

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to highlight the dangers of gambling and Internet and gaming addiction of minors and young persons. The author is convinced that in the absence of positive legislative changes and if creators of games engaging young persons in gaming are not punished, children will not be safe in the online environment. There will not have any other lives than those in the games they play. Additionally, the most important thing is the role of the parents, guardians and teachers. They should talk to children about the problem, show them the dangers and organise better their free time – in an educational and carefree way. In accordance with the obligatory rules of custody, they should ensure them suitable development, safety and a sense of belonging. The teachers ought to support these activities. Summarising, if the status quo continues to be tolerated, minors and young person’s will be deprived of carefree life and suffer from harm and even sudden deaths. The author is sure that parents and children do not give enough attention to that and we should not take away from young person’s the joy of simple things letting them play in the Internet instead.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 47-75
  • Page Count: 29
  • Language: Polish