#child safety

Roblox is stepping up its efforts to improve platform safety by introducing stricter controls for children under 13 and enhancing parental monitoring tools. This move comes as the company faces increasing scrutiny following reports of safety lapses and broader concerns about online platforms' impact on young users. This adds to earlier restrictions where children under 13 were barred from accessing certain types of content, such as unrated games and free-form creation spaces. The platform is also introducing more robust parental control features, allowing parents to monitor their child’s activity directly from their own devices. Previously, parents had to access their child’s device to make adjustments. These new features aim to give families more flexibility and control over their child’s interactions within Roblox. Roblox’s actions are partly a response to recent investigative reports highlighting safety concerns. Earlier this year, Bloomberg detailed cases of predatory behavior on the platform, revealing incidents where individuals groomed or targeted children. Read more in our articles including "Roblox Tightens Safety Features for Kids Amid Criticism" and "Report Warns Parents of Growing Gaming Scams Targeting Children".