Roblox Parental Guide! Ensuring Safe Gameplay for Your Kids
Worried about your child's Roblox safety? Let's dive into a super cool game that's all about fun and creativity. Imagine building your own worlds or playing in ones that other kids have made—sounds awesome, right? Well, that's Roblox for kid! Some parents might find it a bit tricky to understand, but that's okay.
It's like having a secret clubhouse where only kids know the password. There are tons of stories out there making Roblox sound scary, but don't worry! we're here to show you how it's actually a safe and amazing place to play.
So, let's get started and uncover the magic of Roblox together, making sure the fun never stops and everyone plays safe!
Roblox age ratings
Because the content in Roblox is user-generated it doesn’t fall under the same rigorous age ratings as content made by commercial companies. However, PEGI has altered their rating from PEGI 7 to Parental Guidance Recommended because of the amount of user-generated content.
Roblox includes age recommendations on all content on the platform. These categories are:
- all ages: content is suitable for everyone with only mild violence or small amounts of unrealistic blood
- 9+: content is suitable for everyone aged 9 and older with more instances of mild violence or heavy amounts of unrealistic blood
- 13+: content is suitable for everyone aged 13 and older with frequent instances of more serious violence and small amounts of realistic blood
Roblox filters and checks the games being created both for inappropriate images and profanity.
Roblox in-game purchases
Although Roblox is a free game to play, children are incentivized to make purchases in the game with real money. Kids can purchase Robux for cash which is then spent on equipment and outfits in the games.
Ensure that you are tracking and password-protecting credit cards on your systems, so no unanticipated purchases are made. It’s worth talking to your child about this commercial aspect of the game before they play.
All the games work fine without additional content, but at the same time will signpost players to the benefits of spending money. This is how game makers make a profit from their creations made on Roblox Studio.
Roblox parental controls
Other parental controls can be used in the game to ensure Roblox is super safe for younger players. It’s worth checking out the Roblox website for guidance.
First, you must enter the correct date of birth for your child’s account. This will trigger the appropriate safe chat with a higher level of filtering. Additionally, this means you will get a separate parent login so you can check up on your child’s interactions.
You should limit games to those curated by Roblox staff as follows:
- Log in to roblox.com
- Click the Gear icon in the top right
- Select Settings then Security
- Enable the Account Restrictions slider
Monitoring your child’s account
Roblox has several ways to monitor account activity. While logged in, you can view the following histories from their related sections:
- Direct and small group chat (Chat & Party feature found in the lower right corner of the apps). There you can see individual chat histories. This feature is limited to Friends and Friends of Friends.
- Private message history (Messages)
- Friends and Followers (Friends)
- Virtual item purchase and trade history (My Transactions, browser only)
- Creations such as games, items, sounds, ads…etc (Create, the browser only)
- Recently played games (Home, Keep Playing, or My Recent)
Roblox online interactions
Being an online game means that players in Roblox can interact and communicate with each other in various ways. This can be via voice or written text once friend requests have been made.
It is simple to restrict these interactions on the settings for your account:
- Log in to roblox.com
- Click the Gear icon in the top right
- Select Settings then Privacy
- Restrict interactions via Content Settings and Other Settings
You should note that this doesn’t disable friend requests in Roblox. Therefore, it’s important to check in on the Friend Requests page on the website to ensure strangers are not being accepted.
Relax! Roblox offers a fun and engaging experience, but with a few precautions, you can ensure your child plays safely.
Remember, set up a strong password and enable Two-Factor Authentication for their account. Utilize Roblox's parental controls: activate the PIN and consider restricting games to age-appropriate selections.
Open communication is key! Talk to your child about online safety, stranger danger, and what to do if they encounter anything uncomfortable.
Following these simple steps will put your mind at ease and allow your child to enjoy the wonders of Roblox!
