My son is a professial poker player...a parent view - Poker News

It's been now about 4+ years since my son has chosen to be a professional poker player. In the beginning I had some doubts that he could make a living doing it, but he has proven to me that he can. I am proud of him. Of course, I still have, at times, a hard time comprehending the sums of money he deals with when buying into tournrnaments and playing mid and high stakes. I guess, growing up in a different era (pre-internet) makes me feel that way.
I'm curious how other parents feel about when their sons or daughters decided to make poker their living.

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02-28-2012 , 08:21 AM

midas

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Originally Posted by Aqalung...

Define making a living? Does he live at home? Does he pay taxes and have healthcare benefits? Does he set aside winnings similar to a 401k plan? In my mind you have make way more than $30 an hr to be making a living at poker.

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02-28-2012 , 08:25 AM

NerdSuperfly

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My kids are far too young, but when they are grown up, i hope they still listen to me.

right now, i really wouldn't care, what they will do, as long as they are happy. i'm a college drop out, a think that really bothers me. so if they want to be 'poker pros', i would probably give them ace on the river to read, and hope they finish school first

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02-28-2012 , 08:38 AM

pimmelsau

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may we know who your son is?
you seem to know a lot about professional poker (players); you play as well right?

have fun with the ******ed answers itt, btw.
;-)

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02-28-2012 , 09:04 AM

BarrySanders

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chainsaw's mom ITT

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02-28-2012 , 09:09 AM

mikey09990

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too many mothers of too many poker players on 2+2, need a MILF sub section under That's What She Said

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02-28-2012 , 09:13 AM

Kittens

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He's lucky to have a dad who understands, and isn't trying to cornhole him into a preconceived notion of how his life should play out.

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02-28-2012 , 10:02 AM

CheckRaise_

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pics of kid's graph? what's his online screen name

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02-28-2012 , 10:08 AM

In4apenny

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In before son goes busto...

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02-28-2012 , 10:13 AM

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markksman

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Dear dads,

Most people who claim to be professionally poker players will definitely go busto.

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02-28-2012 , 10:30 AM

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lillou

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Originally Posted by midas

I thought there were a lot of people in America who made less than $30 an hour or $62,400 p/a, and consider it a living.

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02-28-2012 , 10:31 AM

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revg

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I call BS on the legitimacy of this post.

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02-28-2012 , 10:33 AM

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Mookie88

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I was hoping to see join date 2012 and a different op

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02-28-2012 , 10:57 AM

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molinn9

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Ofcourse when someone comes and posts here serious the micro donks here have to welcome him with alot of crap. Good for you to accept what your son goes for in his life. Not saying its a healthy life style become pro poker player but there are worse things. Hope you dont take it badly about the ******s who post here alot of bad apples here on this site sad to say.

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02-28-2012 , 11:21 AM

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Harry'

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i think the guys son is 'luckychewy', according to his first posts he's made on this forum.
Probably not though but that would be kinda funny.

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02-28-2012 , 12:26 PM

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Party@TheDoJ

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Originally Posted by mikey09990

too many mothers of too many poker players on 2+2, need a MILF sub section under That's What She Said

I vote this....

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02-28-2012 , 12:28 PM

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SMUTTTT

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Originally Posted by BarrySanders

chainsaw's mom ITT

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02-28-2012 , 12:29 PM

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fireflytea

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hate to see a family breakup over "make up"...

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02-28-2012 , 01:14 PM

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pimmelsau

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Originally Posted by lillou

I thought there were a lot of people in America who made less than $30 an hour or $62,400 p/a, and consider it a living.

so what?

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02-28-2012 , 01:16 PM

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6 Deuce Suited

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Originally Posted by revg

I call BS on the legitimacy of this post.

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02-28-2012 , 01:49 PM

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batair

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Originally Posted by lillou

I thought there were a lot of people in America who made less than $30 an hour or $62,400 p/a, and consider it a living.

Their just fooling themselves.

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02-28-2012 , 01:55 PM

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Scooter1982

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Originally Posted by mikey09990

too many mothers of too many poker players on 2+2, need a MILF sub section under That's What She Said

Winner, Needs more love IMO!

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02-28-2012 , 02:06 PM

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DarkMagus

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Originally Posted by Kittens

He's lucky to have a dad who understands, and isn't trying to cornhole him

agreed

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02-28-2012 , 02:43 PM

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VP$IP

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Originally Posted by revg

I call BS on the legitimacy of this post.

Does that make him an illegitimate son?

July 2009

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Originally Posted by Aqalung...

If one of the 27 wouldn't be my son, I would share your sentiment.

April 2011

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Originally Posted by Aqalung...

True, however, the influence of players on their friends and relatives might have an impact. My son plays high stakes and if he loses a big chunk of money you can be sure Obama will be off my A-list of candidates.