2024-08-26 14:15:23
All parents who have children old enough to play with a device connected to the Internet will one day or another have to discover Roblox, their very first online gaming platform for the very young, who, for their part, will have discovered it sooner or later at friends’ houses or at school.
What is Roblox? This is a great s-type platformandbox which appeals to the curiosity and creativity of players, the goal of the platform is to build a game so that it can be visited by others. They are free to build what they want and share their creation with the rest of the community on the platform.
Among the many popular types of games: obstacle courses (obbys), tycoons (simulations), simulations de tir, escape gamesand many others.
Young people love playing on Roblox
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First: Learn how to manage passwords
It’s a good idea to start talking to your kids early about the importance of using strong passwords, managing personal information, and keeping them safe, even from their friends. You can also use the device’s built-in tools to automatically generate a password every time they log in.
Associate an email address or phone number to reset your password if necessary. One of the main benefits of having a verified email address associated with your account is that you will receive email notifications for the following events:
- each new connection
- every time an exchange or transaction is attempted that requires two-step verification.
Then, use parental controls to customize Roblox accordingly, and try Roblox with your kids to get a feel for the platform and its privacy and security features.
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Parental Controls
To access parental controls, go to Settings (gear icon) and select Parental Controls. You can set a monthly limit on how much your child can potentially spend on Robux, Roblox’s virtual currency.
Parents can also enable an account PIN that requires a four-digit code to change settings. You must have a verified parental email to set a PIN. If you want to disable messaging, you can do so from the Privacy tab on the same settings page. Uncheck the box next to “Account restrictions are enabled.”
Shopping on Roblox
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Know the risks of any platform
Despite the presence of moderation teams, inappropriate content, explicit language and other violent content can slip through the cracks.
Another form of harm is cyberbullying. Sometimes a child is harassed, threatened or humiliated by another player online. Unfortunately, due to the anonymous nature of online gaming, it can be difficult to determine who is responsible for the harassment.
Moderation filters
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Even worse, but rarer, are predatory adults who pose as children to obtain their personal information in an attempt to meet them in person.
Money and microtransactions (Robux)
Giving children the opportunity to spend real money on games can be a risk, as they may not understand the value of money and could end up paying more than you are comfortable with.
Conclusion
The guiding principles for most online platforms are similar: teach your child to respect themselves and others, to be careful about what they post, and to understand how to use privacy settings, safety tools, or blocking and reporting mechanisms.
To learn more, Go to the Roblox security page.
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