In our extended family, mahjong is like an entertainment gene flowing in the blood, and everyone in the family has mastered the skill except my mother, but despite this, my husband and I stick to our principles and do not set foot in this field.
However, the eldest sister in my family showed an extreme obsession with mahjong. Since the Spring Festival of the previous year, she chose to devote more than 20 days of vacation to the world of mahjong. She left her chores behind and devoted all her time to playing mahjong. This behavior caused dissatisfaction among the family, and the parents even moved to live with the second sister because of this.
The eldest sister is convinced of her behavior, she said that the pressure of her usual work is too great, and she can only completely relax during the Chinese New Year, and playing mahjong is her way to relieve the pressure. However, for the rest of the family, this form of decompression in the form of gambling is too difficult to understand and accept.
During this year's Spring Festival, the eldest sister continued to indulge in playing mahjong and regarded the mahjong table as her most permanent place. Whether visiting relatives and friends or family gatherings, as long as there is mahjong to play, she is always happy to go. Although the relatives verbally said that it didn't matter if they won or lost, everyone's faces revealed the actual situation.
The eldest sister knows this, so more often than not, she chooses to spend long nights in a mahjong parlor. Not only are there constant games of hand, but there are also sumptuous meals that attract many mahjong enthusiasts to stay up all night. At first, the father showed great concern and opposition to the eldest sister's mahjong addiction, but as the eldest sister won more than 50,000 yuan, the father seemed to gradually relax his vigilance and acquiesced to the eldest sister's behavior.
However, as her younger sister, I was full of worries. Despite the enviable victory, I knew that playing mahjong as a way to make money was a dangerous game. There is no permanent winner at the mahjong table, and although it is ecstatic when you win, the sadness and loss after losing money can seriously affect personal emotions and family harmony. Staying up late to play mahjong for a long time can also take a toll on your health.
I tried to remind my father that even if my eldest sister seems lucky at the moment, she should not ignore her potential risks, and should intervene in a timely manner to avoid regretting it in the future. After all, there is nothing wrong with playing mahjong as a recreational activity, but if it is used as a means of livelihood, it completely deviates from the original purpose of leisure and entertainment, and is not desirable for families and individuals.
The incident caused a controversy on the Internet, and many netizens expressed doubts and concerns about the eldest sister's behavior. They think that playing mahjong is okay in itself, but it is unhealthy and unethical to use it as a way to make money. Some netizens also believe that as long as the eldest sister can control herself and does not affect her family and personal life, playing mahjong is also a form of entertainment.
Incidents similar to this are not uncommon. In some past reports, there have been people who have suffered from family breakdowns, property damage, and other problems due to mahjong addiction. These incidents have shown that playing mahjong as a way to make money is a very dangerous practice. Not only is it easy for people to indulge in it, but it can also cause family and personal damage.
The impact of the incident on society cannot be ignored. Mahjong, as a traditional entertainment activity, has become a way for some people to escape the stress of life and relieve boredom. However, if you don't treat mahjong correctly and turn it into a kind of gambling, it is easy to cause problems such as property disputes and family conflicts. The occurrence of these problems not only brings trouble to individuals, but also increases the burden on society.
The latest developments in the entire incident are uncertain at this time. The eldest sister continued to indulge in playing mahjong, and her family accepted her behavior to varying degrees. However, the question is whether the eldest sister can control herself and not be affected by mahjong.
The impact of the whole incident can be summarized from different perspectives. Personally, playing mahjong as a form of entertainment is not problematic in itself, but if it is used as a means of making money, it can have negative consequences. From the family's point of view, mahjong addiction can lead to family breakdown and family estrangement. From a social point of view, playing mahjong becomes a gambling phenomenon, which will increase the burden on society.
In the face of this incident, we have to think, is playing mahjong a pure entertainment activity, or is it a gambling behavior with hidden risks? How should we treat mahjong correctly? These questions deserve our in-depth and thoughtful thinking. Only by viewing and using mahjong correctly can it truly become a positive and healthy recreational activity.