Roblox Info Page
What is Roblox?
Roblox is first and foremost a social media platform. Each game's core idea is user interactions. Unless you play soley in private servers alone with no one else, you will be interacting with other people.
Current Issues to Consider
While Roblox is a creative space, it's also facing some concerns. Some of the biggest issues involve content moderation, with certain games having themes or features that may not be appropriate for all ages. There have also been reports of in-game scams, particularly those targeting younger users with promises of free items or "Robux," the in-game currency. There are also the more serious issue of users pretending to be children and luring kids off platform. This has been highlighted in news recently about Youtuber "Schlep" and you can find more information in this Dextero news article.
A Parent's Choice
When the pandemic hit in 2020, my children turned to Roblox to stay connected with friends and play safely from home. I don’t fault them for that, and I don’t think they should have to stop. As a parent, I chose to understand what they were doing and play alongside them. I see Roblox like a playground in the middle of a huge park. Letting kids wander alone isn’t ideal—you don’t really know what they’ll encounter. So I walk through that park with them, helping them find safer paths and understand what they’re interacting with. Ultimately, it’s up to each parent to decide if Roblox is right for their kids. With over 85 million active users—many of them young—it’s clear that Roblox isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
When it comes to your child's use of Roblox, you can take a few different approaches:
OR if you feel the risks are too high or you are unable to monitor their activity, you can decide to **stop** their use of the platform completely.