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🛡️ Keeping Kids Safe on Roblox: A Parent’s Guide to Parental Controls

Roblox is a wildly popular online platform. Kids can play, create, and connect with others. They do this through millions of user-generated games. But with that freedom comes the need for safety. If your child is diving into the world of Roblox, you must set up parental controls. This ensures they are exploring safely. It also keeps their experience age-appropriate.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Step 1: Create a Parent Account

đź”’ Step 2: Set Content Restrictions

Roblox uses content maturity levels to help filter games based on age-appropriateness:

LevelMay Include
MinimalMild fear, unrealistic blood
MildRepeated mild violence, moderate crude humor
ModerateRealistic blood, gambling content
RestrictedStrong violence, romantic themes, strong language

Adjust these under Settings > Parental Controls > Content Restrictions. Learn more in the FindMyKids safety guide.

🧱 Step 3: Block Specific Games or Users

  • Use Parental Controls > Blocked Experiences to block individual games
  • Block users via your child’s Friends list (three-dot menu > Block)

Roblox outlines this in their Safety Center update.

đź’¬ Step 4: Manage Chat and Communication

  • Navigate to Parental Controls > Communication
  • Select chat settings: Everyone, Friends, or No one

⏰ Step 5: Set Screen Time and Spending Limits

  • Set daily screen time under Parental Controls > Screen Time
  • Limit Robux purchases under Spending Restrictions
  • Enable purchase email alerts

More details in the Roblox Parental Controls FAQ.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Parental controls aren’t about spying—they’re about creating a safe space for your child to explore, learn, and play. Roblox offers a robust set of tools, but they work best when paired with open conversations and shared playtime.

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