With over 380 million monthly users, Roblox is the most popular gaming platform right now on the internet. Similar to Creativerse and Minecraft, Roblox is a platform for connecting and socializing in a three-dimensional visualization.
For most users, Roblox is just a video gaming platform where kids and adults can create and play games. However, with its growing numbers, there are high chances of internet predators lurking around to exploit unsuspecting children on the platform. In fact, hidden activities are happening on Roblox. For example, a report has it that several games on Roblox encourage adult content.
If you’re a parent wondering what your kids do on Roblox and whether it’s safe for their use, this resource will enlighten you. In this article, we’ll dive deep into Roblox, how it works, the dangers it exposes your kids to and measures you can take to keep watch over your young ones.
How Roblox Works
On Roblox, you can do one of two things; create games or play games created by others. When you register on the platform, you are presented with various game challenges and categories to pick from; sports, Ninja, and fighting games. You can also chat with users via its in-experience messaging feature.
For starters, the platform is free to use. However, to enjoy and explore premium features on Roblox, you’ll need to buy “Robux” — an in-game currency for purchasing accessories.
Activities kids engage in Roblox
Kids can participate in various activities on Roblox. Some of these activities include creating, customizing, playing, and socializing.
For creating, kids can use basic coding knowledge to design their own games on Roblox studio. Customizing offers them the opportunity to tailor their creations to specific needs. They can alter their avatar and set their place to mirror any location they desire.
On the flip side, they can choose not to create their own games. Instead, they can pick from the never-ending collection of fun challenges to play. Finally, kids can connect and make friends with other users on the platform — an activity known as socializing on Roblox.
Dangers of Roblox
When playing on Roblox, there are chances of getting scammed by users selling Robux. As earlier mentioned, Robux is an in-game currency required for purchasing items on Roblox. However, scammers can dupe innocent kids by offering free Robux and gaining access to their data.
Adding to this, the rate at which online predators engage and lure underage children to other social media platforms like Snapchat and Facebook is yet another danger of Roblox. These adult predators coax kids into sexual conversations and physical meetings.
Unfortunately, this isn’t limited to Roblox. It’s a general issue common on most multiplayer gaming platforms. And unsuspecting teens are usually the victims here.
Measures to protect kids from dangers
Now, how do you protect your kids from getting scammed on Roblox and more importantly falling prey to internet predators? Be sure to use the “parental controls” feature on Roblox. Parental Controls consist of features such as chat filter, age verification, privacy, restricted mode, and parent PINs.
How to Turn On Parental Controls
Roblox offers comprehensive parental control features to help manage your child's experience. Here's how to set them up:
- Create a parent account at roblox.com (if you don't have one)
- In the Roblox app, go to More > Settings > Account Info
- Add your parent email and verify your age using credit card or photo ID
- On your child's account, go to Settings > Account Info and add your parent email as the recovery email
- Return to Settings > Parental Controls > Add Parent and link the accounts
Once linked, you can control:
- Screen Time: Set daily limits (15 minutes to 3+ hours recommended)
- Content Restrictions: Choose maturity levels (Minimal, Mild, or Moderate) and block specific games
- Communication: Limit who can chat with your child in games and send direct messages
- Spending: Set monthly Robux purchase limits and enable spending notifications
- Privacy: Control who can see your child's online status and join their games
- Security: Enable 2-Step Verification on your child's account
Additional Measures to Protect Kids from Dangers
Beyond parental controls, it's important to have ongoing conversations with your child about online safety. Discuss the risks of sharing personal information, accepting friend requests from strangers, and clicking on suspicious links.
Regularly review your child's friend list and the games they play. Check the "Top experiences" section in parental controls to see which games are most popular with your child, and use this as a conversation starter about their online activities.
These parental control features are excellent for keeping your kids and their activities in check on Roblox, but they work best when combined with open communication and active parental involvement in your child's digital life.
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