We are discussing Digital Safety and Digital Citizenship in our classes and are finding that most of our students are playing the game "Roblox". To guide your child on Roblox, use the platform's parental controls to manage chat, spending, and content restrictions, while also establishing clear boundaries, like time limits and keeping gaming devices out of bedrooms. It is also essential to have open conversations about online safety, including cyberbullying and the risks of interacting with strangers, and to periodically play with your child to stay informed about their experience.
Set up parental controls
Use a Parent PIN: Secure your child's account by setting a PIN to prevent them from changing safety settings.
Limit communication: Block chat or restrict it to friends only to prevent interactions with strangers. You can also disable the inbox.
Filter mature content: Set content maturity levels to "mild" or "minimal" and restrict access to age-inappropriate games.
Control spending: Set monthly limits on in-game purchases (Robux) or disable spending altogether.
Establish clear boundaries
Create a "rules" document: Discuss and agree on rules for when and how long your child can play.
Keep gaming out of bedrooms: Play in common areas of the house to make supervision easier and to prevent kids from playing late at night.
Take screen breaks: Encourage breaks to avoid overuse.
Foster open communication
Talk about safety: Educate your child on the importance of not sharing personal information and how to handle cyberbullying.
Play together: Join your child in playing some games to understand their experience firsthand.
Stay informed: Keep up with Roblox's updates and features to better understand the platform's current environment.
