With the popularity of video games on the rise, the gaming community has become one of the biggest communities in the world. Roblox, combining games and social media, is increasingly popular among younger children.
Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world with more than 150 million users who have the ability to create video games and allow others to play them while using the avatar that represents each player.
Given that the game has such a vast amount of users of varying ages, younger players may be exposed to certain dangers like cyberbullying, grooming, sexting, and much more.
Roblox and Its Risks
Roblox allows every user to interact with all other users in the platform, therefore leaving children and teenagers vulnerable to the dangers mentioned above. In response to this, the game also counts with a series of community guidelines, reporting systems, and chat filters to regulate accounts.
The game also offers parental controls for users under 13. Activating this mode means the user’s personal information will not be posted on the platform and they will not receive any messages from users who are not in their list of friends.
Furthermore, the platform has developed an option to block harmful messages, age-restricted content, and a channel to report any activity not suitable for underage users.
However, these control and moderator systems are not always effective, so it is vital for adults to be aware of what children do in the game to avoid any risky situations.
How to Activate Parental Controls?
Roblox offers the possibility for parents to create and set up their child’s account. The game allows for a PIN to be activated so that the underage user cannot make any changes to the account password, email, and privacy settings.
To activate the PIN, log into your child’s account and go to:
- Settings > Security > Account PIN > ON
To be able to do this, the account email must be verified. The PIN must be 4-digits long and once activated, any changes to the account settings will require it.
Roblox also offers the ability to activate other parental control features that allow parents to create a safe space for their children by creating a “bubble” where all the content is curated.
Finally, Roblox is available for desktop and mobile, meaning that your child can play from their smartphone, tablet, or computer.
