I hate how no matter what I say or do, my parents will always view poker as some degenerate game, I know nothing will change their mind. But I know I was meant for poker, I'm a winning player, and I'm making large cash $$$. But if my mother found out that I was a poker player, and yes I'm 18 and living with my parents for now, I would be viewed as a degenerate, and probably thrown out of my house.

It bugs me that I can't just tell them I play poker, It's like being in the closet, why can't people understand that poker is a game of skill.

Not like I'm playing blackjack.

Sigh FML

Play without telling them, and if you make enough, show them the profits. They won't change their mind until there is some $$ there.

If you're making big $$$ move out!

Amen. I was out at 18 and never looked back. Visiting is nice, and calm, but after a week or two, can't be there anymore. lol.

Not to be nosey, but how much is big$$$?

If you can afford it, move out! I too moved out when I was 18, and it was a wild and crazy experience to say the least. I highly recommend it.

They are just being parents, part of the reason why we are able to make money is that people dont understand, that's oke with me!

I agree with the others: Move out.

It is impossible (trust me) to convince 'poker-ignorants' that the game is (at least to 80%) a skill-
game.

Yes, it's about money - but what isn't?