I used to play poker as a kid myself, and I have taught my daughter to play. Sometimes when I am late for a tourny I call and get her to play my cards until I get there. I stress that it is OK to bust out if you do so playing strong hands, but don't let people push you aroud.
The two life skills that poker teaches you (and I try and teach the kids) is that you need good decision making skills to go far, and that sometimes to need to stand up for yourself, otherwise you will wind up being pushed around by everyone.
