Abstract:
In many communities card games are seen as bad habits which are need to be avoided. Card games are
also seen as a costly game. Often one half of one’s income is swallowed up and he is subjected to
defaulted loans. The impact of card game is causing serious problems in families. This is seen as one
of the activities of daily life. The impact of this has been found in Sri Lanka. But the study shows that
the male and female in the village Of Thethapalai participate in the game. In this respect, are all men
and women in the village of Thethapalai participating in the game? What are the problems faced by
families because of the card game? What consequences are the children facing? It is the main and
auxiliary basis for what measures should be taken to protect families. Out of 350 families living in the
village of the Thethapalai, 150 families were selected and out of them 70 members were selected and
interviewed whereas 100 people were analysed based on direct observation, interview and discussion.
According to the results, a large number of men are engaged in card game in the village of Thethapolai
and women are engaged in the business of giving money or interest to the cardholders. According to
the results divorce, debt, theft, suicide, children are the causes for the people’s vulnerabiliy. Issues such
as the destructions of property and exclusion in the community have been identified. It has been found
that various factors influence their recession even though many measures are taken to minimize the
impact of it on families. It is therefore recommended to identify ways to protect families from problems
caused by playing cards.
