Online video games are all the rage. Their friends are playing, which means your children are on them at the same time. They want to be able to talk to their friends about the games at school, whether it’s just discussing something they’re all enjoying or talking about the tactics within a game. Roblox is one online gaming site popular for children, but is it safe?

What Is Roblox?

You’ve heard of Minecraft, right? Roblox is very similar to Minecraft, and was launched in 2006. It now has more than 30 million users actively playing, and is an online multiplayer game that allows gamers to choose the games they play and create their own worlds. They can take part in obstacle courses, manage mazes, and there are some shoot-to-kill games.

People will play along with their friends or others who have invited them into the room. However, is it safe for young kids to play?

There is some adult content on the site, and there are instances of that adult content not being blocked even when parental controls are set. These reports were from 2018, but there’s still a risk to your child now. It’s important to know exactly what your children are doing whenever they’re online. Children under 13 are allowed to play.

Online Gaming Tips for Parents

Always ensure your children understand the dangers of being online. You want to make sure their gaming habits are monitored, both while in the game and when they’re not playing to monitor their time on and off.

The best thing you can do is set up the parental controls. While the gaming app may not block everything, just having the parental controls will help to limit the amount of adult content they see. In addition, introducing coding for kids has been shown to have positive effects later on- so why not introduce these skills while they're still young?

Parental controls are also important for the in-app purchases. You can keep them to an absolute minimum, making it clear your children need to ask you if they’re going to buy something so you don’t end up with a surprise bill!

Help your children understand the blocking and reporting abilities within the game. There will be people who create inappropriate content for the ages of your child. Or they may be dealing with inappropriate language and those who are trolling. Your kids need to understand what is and isn’t okay in the world of online gaming. They can then get used to the blocking feature and reporting those who are inappropriate or make them feel uncomfortable.

It’s Up to You to Take Charge

Your children want to play online games for fun, but that doesn’t mean they’re the ones in charge. You need to step up to make sure your children remain safe. There is the chance they will interact with strangers, so they need to understand which information they keep private and what they can share online.

Monitor your children and their activities online. This is the best way to make sure they remain safe at all times. Nothing is perfect, but you can help to avoid issues with Roblox with some preemptive actions.