Parents express serious concerns about their children's safety on Roblox, especially related to grooming, abusive content, and extreme user interactions. One parent's experience illustrates the dangers, as their 10-year-old was approached by a stranger who manipulated him into sharing compromising material. Many parents recognized both positive aspects of the platform, like skill development and social interaction during lockdowns, but the overwhelming feedback is about alarming addiction levels and alarming interactions children face online, indicating urgent need for improved safety measures on such platforms.
We discovered that a man from India had approached him on Roblox and coached him to bypass our internet security controls.
I think he was lonely, thought this was a genuine friend, and we think he was given gifts on Roblox that made him feel special.
Many also confirmed the findings of a report last year that claimed Roblox was exposing children to grooming, pornography, violent content and abusive speech.
Although some parents said Roblox had been a creative outlet for their children, the vast majority of parents expressed severe concerns.
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